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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,296.02, 430,879.23 and 109,739.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,296.02, 430,879.23 and 109,739.70 is: 164,584.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,296.02 : 430,879.23 = 109,739.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,296.02/430,879.23 = 109,739.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,296.02x = 430,879.23 × 109,739.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,296.02x = 47,284,557,436.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,284,557,436.43/287,296.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,584.80

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