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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,879.17, 431,240.44 and 143,349.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,879.17, 431,240.44 and 143,349.57 is: 214,736.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,879.17 : 431,240.44 = 143,349.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,879.17/431,240.44 = 143,349.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,879.17x = 431,240.44 × 143,349.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,879.17x = 61,818,129,484.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,818,129,484.41/287,879.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,736.38

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