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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,849.38, 431,670.39 and 121,650.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,849.38, 431,670.39 and 121,650.34 is: 182,431.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,849.38 : 431,670.39 = 121,650.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,849.38/431,670.39 = 121,650.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,849.38x = 431,670.39 × 121,650.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,849.38x = 52,512,849,711.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,512,849,711.43/287,849.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,431.69

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