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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,936.60, 431,900.85 and 130,164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,936.60, 431,900.85 and 130,164.80 is: 195,245.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,936.60 : 431,900.85 = 130,164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,936.60/431,900.85 = 130,164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,936.60x = 431,900.85 × 130,164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,936.60x = 56,218,287,760.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,218,287,760.08/287,936.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,245.37

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