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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,597.20, 431,395.80 and 130,133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,597.20, 431,395.80 and 130,133.20 is: 195,199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,597.20 : 431,395.80 = 130,133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,597.20/431,395.80 = 130,133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,597.20x = 431,395.80 × 130,133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,597.20x = 56,138,915,920.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,138,915,920.56/287,597.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,199.80

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