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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,881.74, 431,729.05 and 95,704.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,881.74, 431,729.05 and 95,704.58 is: 143,525.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,881.74 : 431,729.05 = 95,704.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,881.74/431,729.05 = 95,704.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,881.74x = 431,729.05 × 95,704.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,881.74x = 41,318,447,404.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,318,447,404.05/287,881.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,525.77

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