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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,269.60, 430,904.40 and 162,853.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,269.60, 430,904.40 and 162,853.60 is: 244,280.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,269.60 : 430,904.40 = 162,853.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,269.60/430,904.40 = 162,853.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,269.60x = 430,904.40 × 162,853.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,269.60x = 70,174,332,795.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,174,332,795.84/287,269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,280.40

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