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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,966.60, 432,468.30 and 209,169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,966.60, 432,468.30 and 209,169.80 is: 314,131.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,966.60 : 432,468.30 = 209,169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,966.60/432,468.30 = 209,169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,966.60x = 432,468.30 × 209,169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,966.60x = 90,459,307,817.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,459,307,817.34/287,966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,131.25

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