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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,918.76, 431,878.14 and 147,587.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,918.76, 431,878.14 and 147,587.88 is: 221,381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,918.76 : 431,878.14 = 147,587.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,918.76/431,878.14 = 147,587.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,918.76x = 431,878.14 × 147,587.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,918.76x = 63,739,979,100.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,739,979,100.94/287,918.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,381.82

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