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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,292.52, 430,873.98 and 109,736.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,292.52, 430,873.98 and 109,736.20 is: 164,579.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,292.52 : 430,873.98 = 109,736.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,292.52/430,873.98 = 109,736.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,292.52x = 430,873.98 × 109,736.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,292.52x = 47,282,473,244.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,282,473,244.08/287,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,579.55

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