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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,908.10, 431,732.55 and 130,055.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,908.10, 431,732.55 and 130,055.30 is: 195,024.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,908.10 : 431,732.55 = 130,055.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,908.10/431,732.55 = 130,055.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,908.10x = 431,732.55 × 130,055.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,908.10x = 56,149,106,310.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,149,106,310.02/287,908.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,024.41

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