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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,792.55, 431,813.18 and 154,517.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,792.55, 431,813.18 and 154,517.18 is: 231,842.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,792.55 : 431,813.18 = 154,517.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,792.55/431,813.18 = 154,517.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,792.55x = 431,813.18 × 154,517.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,792.55x = 66,722,553,087.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,722,553,087.66/287,792.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,842.53

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