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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,892.77, 431,654.33 and 119,529.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,892.77, 431,654.33 and 119,529.29 is: 179,217.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,892.77 : 431,654.33 = 119,529.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,892.77/431,654.33 = 119,529.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,892.77x = 431,654.33 × 119,529.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,892.77x = 51,595,336,968.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,595,336,968.28/287,892.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,217.21

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