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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,453.68, 431,232.72 and 97,904.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,453.68, 431,232.72 and 97,904.32 is: 146,874.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,453.68 : 431,232.72 = 97,904.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,453.68/431,232.72 = 97,904.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,453.68x = 431,232.72 × 97,904.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,453.68x = 42,219,546,213.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,219,546,213.35/287,453.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,874.26

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