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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,996.40, 431,994.60 and 162,025.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,996.40, 431,994.60 and 162,025.20 is: 243,037.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,996.40 : 431,994.60 = 162,025.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,996.40/431,994.60 = 162,025.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,996.40x = 431,994.60 × 162,025.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,996.40x = 69,994,011,463.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,994,011,463.92/287,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,037.80

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