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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,900.10, 431,720.55 and 130,047.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,900.10, 431,720.55 and 130,047.30 is: 195,012.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,900.10 : 431,720.55 = 130,047.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,900.10/431,720.55 = 130,047.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,900.10x = 431,720.55 × 130,047.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,900.10x = 56,144,091,882.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,144,091,882.02/287,900.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,012.41

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