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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,712.70, 431,569.05 and 173,551.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,712.70, 431,569.05 and 173,551.30 is: 260,326.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,712.70 : 431,569.05 = 173,551.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,712.70/431,569.05 = 173,551.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,712.70x = 431,569.05 × 173,551.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,712.70x = 74,899,369,667.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,899,369,667.27/287,712.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,326.95

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