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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,743.93, 431,740.31 and 154,468.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,743.93, 431,740.31 and 154,468.57 is: 231,769.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,743.93 : 431,740.31 = 154,468.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,743.93/431,740.31 = 154,468.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,743.93x = 431,740.31 × 154,468.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,743.93x = 66,690,308,297.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,690,308,297.06/287,743.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,769.64

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