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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,704.80, 431,384.40 and 147,736.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,704.80, 431,384.40 and 147,736.80 is: 221,516.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,704.80 : 431,384.40 = 147,736.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,704.80/431,384.40 = 147,736.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,704.80x = 431,384.40 × 147,736.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,704.80x = 63,731,350,825.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,731,350,825.92/287,704.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,516.47

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