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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,850.38, 431,671.89 and 121,651.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,850.38, 431,671.89 and 121,651.34 is: 182,433.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,850.38 : 431,671.89 = 121,651.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,850.38/431,671.89 = 121,651.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,850.38x = 431,671.89 × 121,651.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,850.38x = 52,513,463,858.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,513,463,858.83/287,850.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,433.19

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