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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,370.60, 431,029.30 and 135,532.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,370.60, 431,029.30 and 135,532.84 is: 203,286.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,370.60 : 431,029.30 = 135,532.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,370.60/431,029.30 = 135,532.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,370.60x = 431,029.30 × 135,532.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,370.60x = 58,418,625,152.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,418,625,152.21/287,370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,286.71

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