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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,752.66, 431,470.23 and 154,595.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,752.66, 431,470.23 and 154,595.14 is: 231,807.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,752.66 : 431,470.23 = 154,595.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,752.66/431,470.23 = 154,595.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,752.66x = 431,470.23 × 154,595.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,752.66x = 66,703,200,612.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,703,200,612.68/287,752.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,807.42

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