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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,567.60, 431,027.40 and 137,879.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,567.60, 431,027.40 and 137,879.60 is: 206,664.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,567.60 : 431,027.40 = 137,879.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,567.60/431,027.40 = 137,879.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,567.60x = 431,027.40 × 137,879.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,567.60x = 59,429,885,501.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,429,885,501.04/287,567.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,664.05

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