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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,300.60, 430,950.90 and 162,884.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,300.60, 430,950.90 and 162,884.60 is: 244,326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,300.60 : 430,950.90 = 162,884.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,300.60/430,950.90 = 162,884.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,300.60x = 430,950.90 × 162,884.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,300.60x = 70,195,264,966.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,195,264,966.14/287,300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,326.90

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