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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,944.80, 431,366.40 and 154,780.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,944.80, 431,366.40 and 154,780.80 is: 231,875.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,944.80 : 431,366.40 = 154,780.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,944.80/431,366.40 = 154,780.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,944.80x = 431,366.40 × 154,780.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,944.80x = 66,767,236,485.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,767,236,485.12/287,944.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,875.12

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