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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,360.80, 431,041.20 and 109,873.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,360.80, 431,041.20 and 109,873.60 is: 164,810.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,360.80 : 431,041.20 = 109,873.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,360.80/431,041.20 = 109,873.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,360.80x = 431,041.20 × 109,873.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,360.80x = 47,360,048,392.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,360,048,392.32/287,360.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,810.40

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