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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,941.10, 431,907.60 and 130,169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,941.10, 431,907.60 and 130,169.30 is: 195,252.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,941.10 : 431,907.60 = 130,169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,941.10/431,907.60 = 130,169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,941.10x = 431,907.60 × 130,169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,941.10x = 56,221,109,956.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,221,109,956.68/287,941.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,252.12

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