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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,489.64, 431,317.68 and 118,978.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,489.64, 431,317.68 and 118,978.88 is: 178,502.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,489.64 : 431,317.68 = 118,978.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,489.64/431,317.68 = 118,978.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,489.64x = 431,317.68 × 118,978.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,489.64x = 51,317,694,490.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,317,694,490.60/287,489.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,502.76

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