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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,622.70, 431,434.05 and 130,158.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,622.70, 431,434.05 and 130,158.70 is: 195,238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,622.70 : 431,434.05 = 130,158.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,622.70/431,434.05 = 130,158.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,622.70x = 431,434.05 × 130,158.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,622.70x = 56,154,895,083.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,154,895,083.74/287,622.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,238.05

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