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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,786.70, 431,433.92 and 110,421

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,786.70, 431,433.92 and 110,421 is: 165,537.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,786.70 : 431,433.92 = 110,421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,786.70/431,433.92 = 110,421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,786.70x = 431,433.92 × 110,421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,786.70x = 47,639,364,328.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,639,364,328.22/287,786.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,537.06

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