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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,593.10, 431,065.65 and 137,905.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,593.10, 431,065.65 and 137,905.10 is: 206,702.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,593.10 : 431,065.65 = 137,905.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,593.10/431,065.65 = 137,905.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,593.10x = 431,065.65 × 137,905.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,593.10x = 59,446,151,569.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,446,151,569.82/287,593.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,702.29

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