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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,599.70, 431,399.55 and 110,015.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,599.70, 431,399.55 and 110,015.30 is: 165,022.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,599.70 : 431,399.55 = 110,015.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,599.70/431,399.55 = 110,015.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,599.70x = 431,399.55 × 110,015.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,599.70x = 47,460,550,913.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,460,550,913.12/287,599.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,022.95

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