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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,920.80, 431,330.40 and 154,756.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,920.80, 431,330.40 and 154,756.80 is: 231,839.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,920.80 : 431,330.40 = 154,756.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,920.80/431,330.40 = 154,756.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,920.80x = 431,330.40 × 154,756.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,920.80x = 66,751,312,446.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,751,312,446.72/287,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,839.15

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