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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,582.10, 431,049.15 and 137,894.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,582.10, 431,049.15 and 137,894.10 is: 206,685.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,582.10 : 431,049.15 = 137,894.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,582.10/431,049.15 = 137,894.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,582.10x = 431,049.15 × 137,894.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,582.10x = 59,439,134,595.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,439,134,595.02/287,582.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,685.79

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