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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,391.20, 431,086.80 and 187,858.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,391.20, 431,086.80 and 187,858.40 is: 281,787.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,391.20 : 431,086.80 = 187,858.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,391.20/431,086.80 = 187,858.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,391.20x = 431,086.80 × 187,858.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,391.20x = 80,983,276,509.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,983,276,509.12/287,391.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,787.60

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