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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,556.20, 431,334.30 and 130,092.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,556.20, 431,334.30 and 130,092.20 is: 195,138.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,556.20 : 431,334.30 = 130,092.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,556.20/431,334.30 = 130,092.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,556.20x = 431,334.30 × 130,092.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,556.20x = 56,113,228,022.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,113,228,022.46/287,556.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,138.30

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