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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,955.20, 431,349.60 and 163,150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,955.20, 431,349.60 and 163,150.40 is: 244,395.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,955.20 : 431,349.60 = 163,150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,955.20/431,349.60 = 163,150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,955.20x = 431,349.60 × 163,150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,955.20x = 70,374,859,779.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,374,859,779.84/287,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,395.17

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