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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,513.20, 431,269.80 and 130,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,513.20, 431,269.80 and 130,049.20 is: 195,073.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,513.20 : 431,269.80 = 130,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,513.20/431,269.80 = 130,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,513.20x = 431,269.80 × 130,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,513.20x = 56,086,292,474.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,086,292,474.16/287,513.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,073.80

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