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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,924.76, 431,887.16 and 147,593.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,924.76, 431,887.16 and 147,593.88 is: 221,390.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,924.76 : 431,887.16 = 147,593.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,924.76/431,887.16 = 147,593.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,924.76x = 431,887.16 × 147,593.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,924.76x = 63,743,901,666.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,743,901,666.58/287,924.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,390.83

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