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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,934.51, 431,901.77 and 147,603.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,934.51, 431,901.77 and 147,603.63 is: 221,405.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,934.51 : 431,901.77 = 147,603.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,934.51/431,901.77 = 147,603.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,934.51x = 431,901.77 × 147,603.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,934.51x = 63,750,268,317.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,750,268,317.41/287,934.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,405.45

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