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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,555.60, 431,333.40 and 163,139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,555.60, 431,333.40 and 163,139.60 is: 244,709.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,555.60 : 431,333.40 = 163,139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,555.60/431,333.40 = 163,139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,555.60x = 431,333.40 × 163,139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,555.60x = 70,367,558,342.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,367,558,342.64/287,555.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,709.40

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