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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,640.92, 431,523.67 and 110,147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,640.92, 431,523.67 and 110,147.94 is: 165,245.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,640.92 : 431,523.67 = 110,147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,640.92/431,523.67 = 110,147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,640.92x = 431,523.67 × 110,147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,640.92x = 47,531,443,575.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,531,443,575.77/287,640.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,245.76

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