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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,543.60, 430,991.40 and 137,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,543.60, 430,991.40 and 137,855.60 is: 206,628.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,543.60 : 430,991.40 = 137,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,543.60/430,991.40 = 137,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,543.60x = 430,991.40 × 137,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,543.60x = 59,414,578,041.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,414,578,041.84/287,543.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,628.07

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