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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,734.80, 431,440.20 and 110,247.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,734.80, 431,440.20 and 110,247.60 is: 165,309.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,734.80 : 431,440.20 = 110,247.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,734.80/431,440.20 = 110,247.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,734.80x = 431,440.20 × 110,247.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,734.80x = 47,565,246,593.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,565,246,593.52/287,734.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,309.33

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