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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,889.76, 431,889.99 and 110,382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,889.76, 431,889.99 and 110,382.92 is: 165,595.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,889.76 : 431,889.99 = 110,382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,889.76/431,889.99 = 110,382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,889.76x = 431,889.99 × 110,382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,889.76x = 47,673,278,214.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,673,278,214.97/287,889.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,595.60

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