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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,925.30, 431,337.15 and 154,761.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,925.30, 431,337.15 and 154,761.30 is: 231,845.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,925.30 : 431,337.15 = 154,761.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,925.30/431,337.15 = 154,761.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,925.30x = 431,337.15 × 154,761.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,925.30x = 66,754,298,072.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,754,298,072.30/287,925.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,845.89

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