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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,777.60, 431,662.35 and 130,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,777.60, 431,662.35 and 130,005.80 is: 195,006.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,777.60 : 431,662.35 = 130,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,777.60/431,662.35 = 130,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,777.60x = 431,662.35 × 130,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,777.60x = 56,118,609,141.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,118,609,141.63/287,777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,006.87

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