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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,316.30, 430,826.81 and 154,308.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,316.30, 430,826.81 and 154,308.42 is: 231,383.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,316.30 : 430,826.81 = 154,308.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,316.30/430,826.81 = 154,308.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,316.30x = 430,826.81 × 154,308.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,316.30x = 66,480,203,573.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,480,203,573.20/287,316.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,383.33

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