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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,646.59, 430,385.13 and 171,811.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,646.59, 430,385.13 and 171,811.67 is: 257,069.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,646.59 : 430,385.13 = 171,811.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,646.59/430,385.13 = 171,811.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,646.59x = 430,385.13 × 171,811.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,646.59x = 73,945,185,776.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,945,185,776.54/287,646.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,069.57

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