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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,567.70, 431,351.55 and 145,850.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,567.70, 431,351.55 and 145,850.10 is: 218,775.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,567.70 : 431,351.55 = 145,850.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,567.70/431,351.55 = 145,850.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,567.70x = 431,351.55 × 145,850.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,567.70x = 62,912,666,702.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,912,666,702.66/287,567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,775.15

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