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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,358.30, 431,037.45 and 112,254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,358.30, 431,037.45 and 112,254.30 is: 168,381.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,358.30 : 431,037.45 = 112,254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,358.30/431,037.45 = 112,254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,358.30x = 431,037.45 × 112,254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,358.30x = 48,385,807,223.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,385,807,223.54/287,358.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,381.45

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