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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,790.20, 431,439.16 and 110,424.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,790.20, 431,439.16 and 110,424.52 is: 165,542.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,790.20 : 431,439.16 = 110,424.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,790.20/431,439.16 = 110,424.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,790.20x = 431,439.16 × 110,424.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,790.20x = 47,641,462,152.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,641,462,152.20/287,790.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,542.34

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