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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,809.10, 431,713.65 and 90,817.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,809.10, 431,713.65 and 90,817.10 is: 136,225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,809.10 : 431,713.65 = 90,817.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,809.10/431,713.65 = 90,817.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,809.10x = 431,713.65 × 90,817.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,809.10x = 39,206,981,723.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,206,981,723.42/287,809.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,225.65

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