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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,916.73, 431,469.13 and 135,951.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,916.73, 431,469.13 and 135,951.67 is: 203,735.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,916.73 : 431,469.13 = 135,951.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,916.73/431,469.13 = 135,951.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,916.73x = 431,469.13 × 135,951.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,916.73x = 58,658,946,804.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,658,946,804.30/287,916.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,735.81

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