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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,735.52, 431,603.28 and 121,524.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,735.52, 431,603.28 and 121,524.96 is: 182,287.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,735.52 : 431,603.28 = 121,524.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,735.52/431,603.28 = 121,524.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,735.52x = 431,603.28 × 121,524.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,735.52x = 52,450,571,337.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,450,571,337.87/287,735.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,287.44

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