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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,856.56, 431,789.88 and 110,373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,856.56, 431,789.88 and 110,373.68 is: 165,562.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,856.56 : 431,789.88 = 110,373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,856.56/431,789.88 = 110,373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,856.56x = 431,789.88 × 110,373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,856.56x = 47,658,238,042.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,658,238,042.36/287,856.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,562.45

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