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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,535.30, 431,432.55 and 137,717.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,535.30, 431,432.55 and 137,717.70 is: 206,638.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,535.30 : 431,432.55 = 137,717.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,535.30/431,432.55 = 137,717.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,535.30x = 431,432.55 × 137,717.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,535.30x = 59,415,898,491.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,415,898,491.14/287,535.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,638.62

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