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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,512.20, 431,268.30 and 130,048.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,512.20, 431,268.30 and 130,048.20 is: 195,072.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,512.20 : 431,268.30 = 130,048.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,512.20/431,268.30 = 130,048.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,512.20x = 431,268.30 × 130,048.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,512.20x = 56,085,666,132.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,085,666,132.06/287,512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,072.30

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