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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,713.30, 431,569.95 and 147,745.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,713.30, 431,569.95 and 147,745.30 is: 221,617.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,713.30 : 431,569.95 = 147,745.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,713.30/431,569.95 = 147,745.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,713.30x = 431,569.95 × 147,745.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,713.30x = 63,762,431,733.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,762,431,733.74/287,713.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,617.95

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