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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,594.60, 431,387.85 and 129,822.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,594.60, 431,387.85 and 129,822.80 is: 194,732.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,594.60 : 431,387.85 = 129,822.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,594.60/431,387.85 = 129,822.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,594.60x = 431,387.85 × 129,822.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,594.60x = 56,003,978,572.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,003,978,572.98/287,594.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,732.37

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