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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,296.20, 430,944.30 and 187,763.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,296.20, 430,944.30 and 187,763.40 is: 281,645.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,296.20 : 430,944.30 = 187,763.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,296.20/430,944.30 = 187,763.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,296.20x = 430,944.30 × 187,763.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,296.20x = 80,915,566,978.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,915,566,978.62/287,296.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,645.10

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