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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,687.70, 431,531.55 and 110,103.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,687.70, 431,531.55 and 110,103.30 is: 165,154.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,687.70 : 431,531.55 = 110,103.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,687.70/431,531.55 = 110,103.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,687.70x = 431,531.55 × 110,103.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,687.70x = 47,513,047,709.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,513,047,709.12/287,687.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,154.95

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