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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,714.70, 431,572.05 and 173,553.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,714.70, 431,572.05 and 173,553.30 is: 260,329.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,714.70 : 431,572.05 = 173,553.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,714.70/431,572.05 = 173,553.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,714.70x = 431,572.05 × 173,553.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,714.70x = 74,900,753,465.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,900,753,465.27/287,714.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,329.95

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