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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,290.80, 430,936.20 and 147,322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,290.80, 430,936.20 and 147,322.80 is: 220,984.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,290.80 : 430,936.20 = 147,322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,290.80/430,936.20 = 147,322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,290.80x = 430,936.20 × 147,322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,290.80x = 63,486,727,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,486,727,605.36/287,290.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,984.20

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