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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,847.88, 431,668.14 and 121,648.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,847.88, 431,668.14 and 121,648.84 is: 182,429.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,847.88 : 431,668.14 = 121,648.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,847.88/431,668.14 = 121,648.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,847.88x = 431,668.14 × 121,648.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,847.88x = 52,511,928,495.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,511,928,495.96/287,847.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,429.44

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