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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,864.20, 431,213.10 and 163,059.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,864.20, 431,213.10 and 163,059.40 is: 244,258.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,864.20 : 431,213.10 = 163,059.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,864.20/431,213.10 = 163,059.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,864.20x = 431,213.10 × 163,059.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,864.20x = 70,313,349,358.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,313,349,358.14/287,864.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,258.75

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