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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,702.98, 431,678.95 and 154,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,702.98, 431,678.95 and 154,427.60 is: 231,708.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,702.98 : 431,678.95 = 154,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,702.98/431,678.95 = 154,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,702.98x = 431,678.95 × 154,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,702.98x = 66,663,144,219.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,663,144,219.02/287,702.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,708.22

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