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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,363.72, 431,071.55 and 109,872.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,363.72, 431,071.55 and 109,872.27 is: 164,818.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,363.72 : 431,071.55 = 109,872.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,363.72/431,071.55 = 109,872.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,363.72x = 431,071.55 × 109,872.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,363.72x = 47,362,809,181.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,362,809,181.56/287,363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,818.34

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