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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,862.80, 431,243.40 and 154,698.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,862.80, 431,243.40 and 154,698.80 is: 231,752.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,862.80 : 431,243.40 = 154,698.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,862.80/431,243.40 = 154,698.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,862.80x = 431,243.40 × 154,698.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,862.80x = 66,712,836,487.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,712,836,487.92/287,862.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,752.20

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