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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,321.88, 430,687.10 and 127,473.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,321.88, 430,687.10 and 127,473.09 is: 191,078.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,321.88 : 430,687.10 = 127,473.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,321.88/430,687.10 = 127,473.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,321.88x = 430,687.10 × 127,473.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,321.88x = 54,901,015,460.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,901,015,460.14/287,321.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,078.44

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