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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,869.88, 431,701.08 and 121,670.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,869.88, 431,701.08 and 121,670.84 is: 182,462.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,869.88 : 431,701.08 = 121,670.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,869.88/431,701.08 = 121,670.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,869.88x = 431,701.08 × 121,670.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,869.88x = 52,525,433,032.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,525,433,032.51/287,869.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,462.41

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