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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,612.60, 431,094.90 and 137,924.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,612.60, 431,094.90 and 137,924.60 is: 206,731.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,612.60 : 431,094.90 = 137,924.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,612.60/431,094.90 = 137,924.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,612.60x = 431,094.90 × 137,924.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,612.60x = 59,458,591,644.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,458,591,644.54/287,612.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,731.53

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