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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,877.60, 431,812.35 and 130,105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,877.60, 431,812.35 and 130,105.80 is: 195,156.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,877.60 : 431,812.35 = 130,105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,877.60/431,812.35 = 130,105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,877.60x = 431,812.35 × 130,105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,877.60x = 56,181,291,246.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,181,291,246.63/287,877.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,156.87

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