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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,810.20, 431,132.10 and 163,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,810.20, 431,132.10 and 163,005.40 is: 244,177.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,810.20 : 431,132.10 = 163,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,810.20/431,132.10 = 163,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,810.20x = 431,132.10 × 163,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,810.20x = 70,276,860,413.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,276,860,413.34/287,810.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,177.80

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