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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,298.02, 430,882.23 and 109,741.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,298.02, 430,882.23 and 109,741.70 is: 164,587.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,298.02 : 430,882.23 = 109,741.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,298.02/430,882.23 = 109,741.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,298.02x = 430,882.23 × 109,741.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,298.02x = 47,285,748,419.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,285,748,419.99/287,298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,587.80

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