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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,636.69, 431,361.14 and 95,459.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,636.69, 431,361.14 and 95,459.50 is: 143,158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,636.69 : 431,361.14 = 95,459.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,636.69/431,361.14 = 95,459.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,636.69x = 431,361.14 × 95,459.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,636.69x = 41,177,517,188.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,177,517,188.13/287,636.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,158.08

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