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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,853.30, 431,229.15 and 154,689.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,853.30, 431,229.15 and 154,689.30 is: 231,737.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,853.30 : 431,229.15 = 154,689.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,853.30/431,229.15 = 154,689.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,853.30x = 431,229.15 × 154,689.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,853.30x = 66,706,535,353.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,706,535,353.10/287,853.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,737.96

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