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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,598.60, 431,393.85 and 129,826.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,598.60, 431,393.85 and 129,826.80 is: 194,738.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,598.60 : 431,393.85 = 129,826.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,598.60/431,393.85 = 129,826.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,598.60x = 431,393.85 × 129,826.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,598.60x = 56,006,483,085.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,006,483,085.18/287,598.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,738.37

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