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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,292.60, 431,133.30 and 129,439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,292.60, 431,133.30 and 129,439.80 is: 194,247.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,292.60 : 431,133.30 = 129,439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,292.60/431,133.30 = 129,439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,292.60x = 431,133.30 × 129,439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,292.60x = 55,805,808,125.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,805,808,125.34/287,292.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,247.29

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