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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,973.20, 431,830.20 and 110,421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,973.20, 431,830.20 and 110,421.20 is: 165,582.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,973.20 : 431,830.20 = 110,421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,973.20/431,830.20 = 110,421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,973.20x = 431,830.20 × 110,421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,973.20x = 47,683,208,880.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,683,208,880.24/287,973.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,582.11

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