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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,926.82, 431,890.14 and 154,623.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,926.82, 431,890.14 and 154,623.70 is: 231,935.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,926.82 : 431,890.14 = 154,623.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,926.82/431,890.14 = 154,623.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,926.82x = 431,890.14 × 154,623.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,926.82x = 66,780,452,560.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,780,452,560.02/287,926.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,935.51

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