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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,929.80, 431,343.90 and 154,765.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,929.80, 431,343.90 and 154,765.80 is: 231,852.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,929.80 : 431,343.90 = 154,765.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,929.80/431,343.90 = 154,765.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,929.80x = 431,343.90 × 154,765.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,929.80x = 66,757,283,758.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,757,283,758.62/287,929.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,852.64

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