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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,621.10, 431,427.60 and 129,849.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,621.10, 431,427.60 and 129,849.30 is: 194,772.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,621.10 : 431,427.60 = 129,849.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,621.10/431,427.60 = 129,849.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,621.10x = 431,427.60 × 129,849.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,621.10x = 56,020,571,860.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,020,571,860.68/287,621.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,772.12

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