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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,908.80, 431,312.40 and 154,744.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,908.80, 431,312.40 and 154,744.80 is: 231,821.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,908.80 : 431,312.40 = 154,744.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,908.80/431,312.40 = 154,744.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,908.80x = 431,312.40 × 154,744.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,908.80x = 66,743,351,075.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,743,351,075.52/287,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,821.16

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