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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,587.60, 431,057.40 and 137,899.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,587.60, 431,057.40 and 137,899.60 is: 206,694.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,587.60 : 431,057.40 = 137,899.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,587.60/431,057.40 = 137,899.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,587.60x = 431,057.40 × 137,899.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,587.60x = 59,442,643,037.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,442,643,037.04/287,587.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,694.04

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