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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,375.04, 431,062.38 and 135,536.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,375.04, 431,062.38 and 135,536.81 is: 203,305.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,375.04 : 431,062.38 = 135,536.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,375.04/431,062.38 = 135,536.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,375.04x = 431,062.38 × 135,536.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,375.04x = 58,424,817,740.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,424,817,740.90/287,375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,305.12

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