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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,995.72, 432,186.42 and 119,516.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,995.72, 432,186.42 and 119,516.20 is: 179,354.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,995.72 : 432,186.42 = 119,516.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,995.72/432,186.42 = 119,516.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,995.72x = 432,186.42 × 119,516.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,995.72x = 51,653,278,610.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,653,278,610.00/287,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,354.33

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