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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,292.06, 430,738.23 and 127,281.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,292.06, 430,738.23 and 127,281.18 is: 190,833.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,292.06 : 430,738.23 = 127,281.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,292.06/430,738.23 = 127,281.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,292.06x = 430,738.23 × 127,281.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,292.06x = 54,824,870,185.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,824,870,185.51/287,292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,833.22

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