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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,990.73, 432,178.92 and 119,511.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,990.73, 432,178.92 and 119,511.21 is: 179,346.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,990.73 : 432,178.92 = 119,511.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,990.73/432,178.92 = 119,511.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,990.73x = 432,178.92 × 119,511.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,990.73x = 51,650,225,665.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,650,225,665.69/287,990.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,346.83

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