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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,736.52, 431,604.78 and 121,525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,736.52, 431,604.78 and 121,525.96 is: 182,288.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,736.52 : 431,604.78 = 121,525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,736.52/431,604.78 = 121,525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,736.52x = 431,604.78 × 121,525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,736.52x = 52,451,185,230.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,451,185,230.09/287,736.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,288.94

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