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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,575.80, 431,363.70 and 181,287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,575.80, 431,363.70 and 181,287.60 is: 271,931.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,575.80 : 431,363.70 = 181,287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,575.80/431,363.70 = 181,287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,575.80x = 431,363.70 × 181,287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,575.80x = 78,200,889,900.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,200,889,900.12/287,575.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,931.40

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