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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,640.67, 431,523.28 and 110,147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,640.67, 431,523.28 and 110,147.68 is: 165,245.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,640.67 : 431,523.28 = 110,147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,640.67/431,523.28 = 110,147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,640.67x = 431,523.28 × 110,147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,640.67x = 47,531,288,835.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,531,288,835.08/287,640.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,245.37

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