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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,711.70, 432,021.15 and 169,473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,711.70, 432,021.15 and 169,473.30 is: 254,477.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,711.70 : 432,021.15 = 169,473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,711.70/432,021.15 = 169,473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,711.70x = 432,021.15 × 169,473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,711.70x = 73,216,049,960.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,216,049,960.30/287,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,477.14

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