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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,716.20, 431,574.30 and 130,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,716.20, 431,574.30 and 130,252.20 is: 195,378.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,716.20 : 431,574.30 = 130,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,716.20/431,574.30 = 130,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,716.20x = 431,574.30 × 130,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,716.20x = 56,213,502,038.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,213,502,038.46/287,716.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,378.30

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