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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,570.70, 431,356.05 and 130,106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,570.70, 431,356.05 and 130,106.70 is: 195,160.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,570.70 : 431,356.05 = 130,106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,570.70/431,356.05 = 130,106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,570.70x = 431,356.05 × 130,106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,570.70x = 56,122,312,190.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,122,312,190.54/287,570.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,160.05

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