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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,296.80, 430,945.20 and 147,328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,296.80, 430,945.20 and 147,328.80 is: 220,993.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,296.80 : 430,945.20 = 147,328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,296.80/430,945.20 = 147,328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,296.80x = 430,945.20 × 147,328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,296.80x = 63,490,639,181.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,490,639,181.76/287,296.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,993.20

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