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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,895.02, 431,657.71 and 119,531.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,895.02, 431,657.71 and 119,531.54 is: 179,220.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,895.02 : 431,657.71 = 119,531.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,895.02/431,657.71 = 119,531.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,895.02x = 431,657.71 × 119,531.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,895.02x = 51,596,711,609.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,596,711,609.49/287,895.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,220.58

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