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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,627.60, 431,441.40 and 163,211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,627.60, 431,441.40 and 163,211.60 is: 244,817.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,627.60 : 431,441.40 = 163,211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,627.60/431,441.40 = 163,211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,627.60x = 431,441.40 × 163,211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,627.60x = 70,416,241,200.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,416,241,200.24/287,627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,817.40

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