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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,885.60, 431,698.80 and 130,032.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,885.60, 431,698.80 and 130,032.80 is: 194,990.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,885.60 : 431,698.80 = 130,032.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,885.60/431,698.80 = 130,032.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,885.60x = 431,698.80 × 130,032.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,885.60x = 56,135,003,720.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,135,003,720.64/287,885.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,990.66

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