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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,669.70, 431,508.22 and 110,187.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,669.70, 431,508.22 and 110,187.36 is: 165,282.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,669.70 : 431,508.22 = 110,187.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,669.70/431,508.22 = 110,187.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,669.70x = 431,508.22 × 110,187.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,669.70x = 47,546,751,580.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,546,751,580.10/287,669.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,282.45

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