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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,911.60, 431,737.80 and 130,058.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,911.60, 431,737.80 and 130,058.80 is: 195,029.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,911.60 : 431,737.80 = 130,058.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,911.60/431,737.80 = 130,058.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,911.60x = 431,737.80 × 130,058.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,911.60x = 56,151,300,182.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,151,300,182.64/287,911.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,029.66

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