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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,991.22, 432,179.65 and 119,511.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,991.22, 432,179.65 and 119,511.71 is: 179,347.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,991.22 : 432,179.65 = 119,511.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,991.22/432,179.65 = 119,511.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,991.22x = 432,179.65 × 119,511.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,991.22x = 51,650,528,998.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,650,528,998.70/287,991.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,347.58

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