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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,713.20, 431,569.80 and 130,249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,713.20, 431,569.80 and 130,249.20 is: 195,373.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,713.20 : 431,569.80 = 130,249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,713.20/431,569.80 = 130,249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,713.20x = 431,569.80 × 130,249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,713.20x = 56,211,621,194.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,211,621,194.16/287,713.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,373.80

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