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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,582.20, 431,373.30 and 130,118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,582.20, 431,373.30 and 130,118.20 is: 195,177.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,582.20 : 431,373.30 = 130,118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,582.20/431,373.30 = 130,118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,582.20x = 431,373.30 × 130,118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,582.20x = 56,129,517,324.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,129,517,324.06/287,582.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,177.30

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