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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,517.15, 431,359.02 and 119,006.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,517.15, 431,359.02 and 119,006.37 is: 178,544.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,517.15 : 431,359.02 = 119,006.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,517.15/431,359.02 = 119,006.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,517.15x = 431,359.02 × 119,006.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,517.15x = 51,334,471,136.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,334,471,136.96/287,517.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,544.03

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