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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,592.80, 431,389.20 and 147,624.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,592.80, 431,389.20 and 147,624.80 is: 221,437.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,592.80 : 431,389.20 = 147,624.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,592.80/431,389.20 = 147,624.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,592.80x = 431,389.20 × 147,624.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,592.80x = 63,683,744,372.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,683,744,372.16/287,592.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,437.20

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