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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,379.63, 431,121.83 and 97,830.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,379.63, 431,121.83 and 97,830.97 is: 146,764.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,379.63 : 431,121.83 = 97,830.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,379.63/431,121.83 = 97,830.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,379.63x = 431,121.83 × 97,830.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,379.63x = 42,177,065,250.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,177,065,250.12/287,379.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,764.28

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