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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,862.10, 431,663.55 and 130,009.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,862.10, 431,663.55 and 130,009.30 is: 194,955.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,862.10 : 431,663.55 = 130,009.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,862.10/431,663.55 = 130,009.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,862.10x = 431,663.55 × 130,009.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,862.10x = 56,120,275,971.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,120,275,971.02/287,862.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,955.42

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