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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,992.72, 432,181.90 and 119,513.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,992.72, 432,181.90 and 119,513.21 is: 179,349.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,992.72 : 432,181.90 = 119,513.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,992.72/432,181.90 = 119,513.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,992.72x = 432,181.90 × 119,513.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,992.72x = 51,651,446,172.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,651,446,172.90/287,992.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,349.83

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