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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,893.62, 430,954.66 and 187,838.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,893.62, 430,954.66 and 187,838.36 is: 281,179.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,893.62 : 430,954.66 = 187,838.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,893.62/430,954.66 = 187,838.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,893.62x = 430,954.66 × 187,838.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,893.62x = 80,949,816,568.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,949,816,568.76/287,893.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,179.61

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