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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,548.60, 431,322.90 and 163,132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,548.60, 431,322.90 and 163,132.60 is: 244,698.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,548.60 : 431,322.90 = 163,132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,548.60/431,322.90 = 163,132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,548.60x = 431,322.90 × 163,132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,548.60x = 70,362,826,116.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,362,826,116.54/287,548.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,698.90

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