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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,655.20, 431,482.80 and 235,167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,655.20, 431,482.80 and 235,167.20 is: 352,750.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,655.20 : 431,482.80 = 235,167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,655.20/431,482.80 = 235,167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,655.20x = 431,482.80 × 235,167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,655.20x = 101,470,601,924.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,470,601,924.16/287,655.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,750.80

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