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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,860.40, 431,790.60 and 188,133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,860.40, 431,790.60 and 188,133.20 is: 282,199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,860.40 : 431,790.60 = 188,133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,860.40/431,790.60 = 188,133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,860.40x = 431,790.60 × 188,133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,860.40x = 81,234,147,307.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,234,147,307.92/287,860.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,199.80

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