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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,297.60, 430,946.40 and 162,881.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,297.60, 430,946.40 and 162,881.60 is: 244,322.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,297.60 : 430,946.40 = 162,881.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,297.60/430,946.40 = 162,881.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,297.60x = 430,946.40 × 162,881.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,297.60x = 70,193,239,146.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,193,239,146.24/287,297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,322.40

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