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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,692.96, 431,543.44 and 110,208.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,692.96, 431,543.44 and 110,208.96 is: 165,314.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,692.96 : 431,543.44 = 110,208.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,692.96/431,543.44 = 110,208.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,692.96x = 431,543.44 × 110,208.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,692.96x = 47,559,953,717.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,559,953,717.22/287,692.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,314.97

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