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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,855.08, 431,569.35 and 137,952.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,855.08, 431,569.35 and 137,952.64 is: 206,826.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,855.08 : 431,569.35 = 137,952.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,855.08/431,569.35 = 137,952.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,855.08x = 431,569.35 × 137,952.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,855.08x = 59,536,131,175.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,536,131,175.58/287,855.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,826.75

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