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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,541.70, 431,312.55 and 77,200.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,541.70, 431,312.55 and 77,200.90 is: 115,801.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,541.70 : 431,312.55 = 77,200.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,541.70/431,312.55 = 77,200.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,541.70x = 431,312.55 × 77,200.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,541.70x = 33,297,717,041.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,297,717,041.30/287,541.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,801.35

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