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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,815.58, 431,477.19 and 110,449.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,815.58, 431,477.19 and 110,449.88 is: 165,580.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,815.58 : 431,477.19 = 110,449.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,815.58/431,477.19 = 110,449.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,815.58x = 431,477.19 × 110,449.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,815.58x = 47,656,603,858.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,656,603,858.24/287,815.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,580.35

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