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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,989.22, 432,176.66 and 119,509.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,989.22, 432,176.66 and 119,509.71 is: 179,344.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,989.22 : 432,176.66 = 119,509.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,989.22/432,176.66 = 119,509.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,989.22x = 432,176.66 × 119,509.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,989.22x = 51,649,306,707.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,649,306,707.82/287,989.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,344.59

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