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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,754.72, 431,678.16 and 121,544.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,754.72, 431,678.16 and 121,544.16 is: 182,335.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,754.72 : 431,678.16 = 121,544.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,754.72/431,678.16 = 121,544.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,754.72x = 431,678.16 × 121,544.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,754.72x = 52,467,959,347.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,467,959,347.55/287,754.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,335.70

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