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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,276.75, 430,898.91 and 127,306.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,276.75, 430,898.91 and 127,306.61 is: 190,952.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,276.75 : 430,898.91 = 127,306.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,276.75/430,898.91 = 127,306.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,276.75x = 430,898.91 × 127,306.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,276.75x = 54,856,277,330.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,856,277,330.30/287,276.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,952.73

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