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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,581.70, 431,566.95 and 161,221.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,581.70, 431,566.95 and 161,221.70 is: 241,941.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,581.70 : 431,566.95 = 161,221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,581.70/431,566.95 = 161,221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,581.70x = 431,566.95 × 161,221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,581.70x = 69,577,957,342.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,577,957,342.82/287,581.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,941.53

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