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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,768.20, 431,069.10 and 162,963.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,768.20, 431,069.10 and 162,963.40 is: 244,114.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,768.20 : 431,069.10 = 162,963.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,768.20/431,069.10 = 162,963.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,768.20x = 431,069.10 × 162,963.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,768.20x = 70,248,486,170.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,248,486,170.94/287,768.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,114.83

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