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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,496, 430,673.56 and 135,484.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,496, 430,673.56 and 135,484.92 is: 202,958.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,496 : 430,673.56 = 135,484.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,496/430,673.56 = 135,484.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,496x = 430,673.56 × 135,484.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,496x = 58,349,772,822.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,349,772,822.72/287,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,958.56

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