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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,324.20, 430,403.10 and 162,519.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,324.20, 430,403.10 and 162,519.40 is: 243,449.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,324.20 : 430,403.10 = 162,519.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,324.20/430,403.10 = 162,519.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,324.20x = 430,403.10 × 162,519.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,324.20x = 69,948,853,570.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,948,853,570.14/287,324.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,449.22

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