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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,586.30, 431,379.45 and 147,618.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,586.30, 431,379.45 and 147,618.30 is: 221,427.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,586.30 : 431,379.45 = 147,618.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,586.30/431,379.45 = 147,618.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,586.30x = 431,379.45 × 147,618.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,586.30x = 63,679,501,063.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,679,501,063.94/287,586.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,427.45

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