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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,269.26, 430,718.80 and 137,505.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,269.26, 430,718.80 and 137,505.93 is: 206,170.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,269.26 : 430,718.80 = 137,505.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,269.26/430,718.80 = 137,505.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,269.26x = 430,718.80 × 137,505.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,269.26x = 59,226,389,162.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,226,389,162.48/287,269.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,170.30

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