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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,274.80, 430,931.40 and 97,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,274.80, 430,931.40 and 97,732.40 is: 146,605.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,274.80 : 430,931.40 = 97,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,274.80/430,931.40 = 97,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,274.80x = 430,931.40 × 97,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,274.80x = 42,115,959,957.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,115,959,957.36/287,274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,605.13

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