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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,554.20, 431,331.30 and 130,090.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,554.20, 431,331.30 and 130,090.20 is: 195,135.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,554.20 : 431,331.30 = 130,090.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,554.20/431,331.30 = 130,090.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,554.20x = 431,331.30 × 130,090.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,554.20x = 56,111,975,083.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,111,975,083.26/287,554.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,135.30

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