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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,941.60, 431,908.35 and 130,169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,941.60, 431,908.35 and 130,169.80 is: 195,252.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,941.60 : 431,908.35 = 130,169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,941.60/431,908.35 = 130,169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,941.60x = 431,908.35 × 130,169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,941.60x = 56,221,423,537.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,221,423,537.83/287,941.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,252.87

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