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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,914.37, 431,926.83 and 110,407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,914.37, 431,926.83 and 110,407.52 is: 165,632.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,914.37 : 431,926.83 = 110,407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,914.37/431,926.83 = 110,407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,914.37x = 431,926.83 × 110,407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,914.37x = 47,687,971,201.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,687,971,201.58/287,914.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,632.48

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