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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,836.20, 431,171.10 and 163,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,836.20, 431,171.10 and 163,031.40 is: 244,216.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,836.20 : 431,171.10 = 163,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,836.20/431,171.10 = 163,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,836.20x = 431,171.10 × 163,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,836.20x = 70,294,428,072.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,294,428,072.54/287,836.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,216.77

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