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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,266.52, 430,830.56 and 127,253.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,266.52, 430,830.56 and 127,253.98 is: 190,850.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,266.52 : 430,830.56 = 127,253.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,266.52/430,830.56 = 127,253.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,266.52x = 430,830.56 × 127,253.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,266.52x = 54,824,903,465.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,824,903,465.63/287,266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,850.31

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