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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,301.20, 430,951.80 and 109,716.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,301.20, 430,951.80 and 109,716.80 is: 164,575.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,301.20 : 430,951.80 = 109,716.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,301.20/430,951.80 = 109,716.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,301.20x = 430,951.80 × 109,716.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,301.20x = 47,282,652,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,282,652,450.24/287,301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,575.20

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