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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,514.20, 431,271.30 and 130,050.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,514.20, 431,271.30 and 130,050.20 is: 195,075.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,514.20 : 431,271.30 = 130,050.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,514.20/431,271.30 = 130,050.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,514.20x = 431,271.30 × 130,050.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,514.20x = 56,086,918,819.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,086,918,819.26/287,514.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,075.30

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