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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,789.88, 431,581.14 and 121,590.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,789.88, 431,581.14 and 121,590.84 is: 182,342.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,789.88 : 431,581.14 = 121,590.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,789.88/431,581.14 = 121,590.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,789.88x = 431,581.14 × 121,590.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,789.88x = 52,476,313,340.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,476,313,340.76/287,789.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,342.46

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