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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,778.22, 431,678.72 and 107,844.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,778.22, 431,678.72 and 107,844.84 is: 161,771.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,778.22 : 431,678.72 = 107,844.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,778.22/431,678.72 = 107,844.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,778.22x = 431,678.72 × 107,844.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,778.22x = 46,554,323,366.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,554,323,366.89/287,778.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,771.53

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