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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,714.70, 431,572.05 and 130,250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,714.70, 431,572.05 and 130,250.70 is: 195,376.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,714.70 : 431,572.05 = 130,250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,714.70/431,572.05 = 130,250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,714.70x = 431,572.05 × 130,250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,714.70x = 56,212,561,612.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,212,561,612.94/287,714.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,376.05

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