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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,928.96, 431,915.04 and 130,246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,928.96, 431,915.04 and 130,246.08 is: 195,378.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,928.96 : 431,915.04 = 130,246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,928.96/431,915.04 = 130,246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,928.96x = 431,915.04 × 130,246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,928.96x = 56,255,240,853.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,255,240,853.04/287,928.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,378.89

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