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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,515.70, 431,273.55 and 130,051.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,515.70, 431,273.55 and 130,051.70 is: 195,077.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,515.70 : 431,273.55 = 130,051.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,515.70/431,273.55 = 130,051.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,515.70x = 431,273.55 × 130,051.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,515.70x = 56,087,858,342.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,087,858,342.54/287,515.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,077.55

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