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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,801.60, 431,702.40 and 90,809.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,801.60, 431,702.40 and 90,809.60 is: 136,214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,801.60 : 431,702.40 = 90,809.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,801.60/431,702.40 = 90,809.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,801.60x = 431,702.40 × 90,809.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,801.60x = 39,202,722,263.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,202,722,263.04/287,801.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,214.40

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