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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,794.56, 431,816.18 and 154,519.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,794.56, 431,816.18 and 154,519.18 is: 231,845.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,794.56 : 431,816.18 = 154,519.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,794.56/431,816.18 = 154,519.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,794.56x = 431,816.18 × 154,519.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,794.56x = 66,723,882,044.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,723,882,044.33/287,794.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,845.53

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