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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,957.80, 431,385.90 and 154,793.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,957.80, 431,385.90 and 154,793.80 is: 231,894.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,957.80 : 431,385.90 = 154,793.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,957.80/431,385.90 = 154,793.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,957.80x = 431,385.90 × 154,793.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,957.80x = 66,775,862,727.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,775,862,727.42/287,957.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,894.61

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