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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,623.70, 431,435.55 and 130,159.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,623.70, 431,435.55 and 130,159.70 is: 195,239.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,623.70 : 431,435.55 = 130,159.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,623.70/431,435.55 = 130,159.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,623.70x = 431,435.55 × 130,159.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,623.70x = 56,155,521,757.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,155,521,757.34/287,623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,239.55

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