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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,615.60, 431,099.40 and 137,927.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,615.60, 431,099.40 and 137,927.60 is: 206,736.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,615.60 : 431,099.40 = 137,927.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,615.60/431,099.40 = 137,927.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,615.60x = 431,099.40 × 137,927.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,615.60x = 59,460,505,603.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,460,505,603.44/287,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,736.02

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