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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,912.10, 431,738.55 and 130,059.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,912.10, 431,738.55 and 130,059.30 is: 195,030.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,912.10 : 431,738.55 = 130,059.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,912.10/431,738.55 = 130,059.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,912.10x = 431,738.55 × 130,059.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,912.10x = 56,151,613,596.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,151,613,596.02/287,912.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,030.41

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