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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,858.60, 431,658.30 and 130,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,858.60, 431,658.30 and 130,005.80 is: 194,950.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,858.60 : 431,658.30 = 130,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,858.60/431,658.30 = 130,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,858.60x = 431,658.30 × 130,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,858.60x = 56,118,082,618.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,118,082,618.14/287,858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,950.17

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