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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,592.60, 431,064.90 and 137,904.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,592.60, 431,064.90 and 137,904.60 is: 206,701.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,592.60 : 431,064.90 = 137,904.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,592.60/431,064.90 = 137,904.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,592.60x = 431,064.90 × 137,904.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,592.60x = 59,445,832,608.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,445,832,608.54/287,592.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,701.54

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