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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,586.60, 431,379.90 and 163,170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,586.60, 431,379.90 and 163,170.60 is: 244,755.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,586.60 : 431,379.90 = 163,170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,586.60/431,379.90 = 163,170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,586.60x = 431,379.90 × 163,170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,586.60x = 70,388,517,110.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,388,517,110.94/287,586.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,755.90

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