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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,642.41, 431,525.92 and 110,149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,642.41, 431,525.92 and 110,149.44 is: 165,248.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,642.41 : 431,525.92 = 110,149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,642.41/431,525.92 = 110,149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,642.41x = 431,525.92 × 110,149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,642.41x = 47,532,336,591.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,532,336,591.52/287,642.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,248.01

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