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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,594.60, 431,391.90 and 163,178.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,594.60, 431,391.90 and 163,178.60 is: 244,767.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,594.60 : 431,391.90 = 163,178.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,594.60/431,391.90 = 163,178.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,594.60x = 431,391.90 × 163,178.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,594.60x = 70,393,926,293.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,393,926,293.34/287,594.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,767.90

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