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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,341.10, 430,861.80 and 107,278.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,341.10, 430,861.80 and 107,278.28 is: 160,861.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,341.10 : 430,861.80 = 107,278.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,341.10/430,861.80 = 107,278.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,341.10x = 430,861.80 × 107,278.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,341.10x = 46,222,112,821.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,222,112,821.70/287,341.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,861.47

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