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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,645.70, 431,468.55 and 130,181.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,645.70, 431,468.55 and 130,181.70 is: 195,272.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,645.70 : 431,468.55 = 130,181.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,645.70/431,468.55 = 130,181.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,645.70x = 431,468.55 × 130,181.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,645.70x = 56,169,309,335.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,169,309,335.54/287,645.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,272.55

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