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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,859.11, 431,603.90 and 119,495.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,859.11, 431,603.90 and 119,495.66 is: 179,166.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,859.11 : 431,603.90 = 119,495.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,859.11/431,603.90 = 119,495.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,859.11x = 431,603.90 × 119,495.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,859.11x = 51,574,790,133.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,574,790,133.58/287,859.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,166.78

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