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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,485.65, 431,311.68 and 118,974.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,485.65, 431,311.68 and 118,974.87 is: 178,496.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,485.65 : 431,311.68 = 118,974.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,485.65/431,311.68 = 118,974.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,485.65x = 431,311.68 × 118,974.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,485.65x = 51,315,251,057.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,315,251,057.48/287,485.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,496.74

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