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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,657.19, 431,610.35 and 154,381.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,657.19, 431,610.35 and 154,381.76 is: 231,639.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,657.19 : 431,610.35 = 154,381.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,657.19/431,610.35 = 154,381.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,657.19x = 431,610.35 × 154,381.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,657.19x = 66,632,762,537.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,632,762,537.26/287,657.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,639.48

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