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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,684.64, 431,227.55 and 161,139.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,684.64, 431,227.55 and 161,139.35 is: 241,541.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,684.64 : 431,227.55 = 161,139.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,684.64/431,227.55 = 161,139.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,684.64x = 431,227.55 × 161,139.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,684.64x = 69,487,724,147.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,487,724,147.26/287,684.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,541.31

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