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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,741.70, 431,736.93 and 154,466.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,741.70, 431,736.93 and 154,466.32 is: 231,766.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,741.70 : 431,736.93 = 154,466.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,741.70/431,736.93 = 154,466.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,741.70x = 431,736.93 × 154,466.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,741.70x = 66,688,814,785.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,688,814,785.20/287,741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,766.25

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