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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,954.01, 431,931.06 and 147,623.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,954.01, 431,931.06 and 147,623.13 is: 221,434.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,954.01 : 431,931.06 = 147,623.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,954.01/431,931.06 = 147,623.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,954.01x = 431,931.06 × 147,623.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,954.01x = 63,763,015,021.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,763,015,021.42/287,954.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,434.72

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