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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,997.80, 431,996.70 and 140,541.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,997.80, 431,996.70 and 140,541.80 is: 210,812.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,997.80 : 431,996.70 = 140,541.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,997.80/431,996.70 = 140,541.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,997.80x = 431,996.70 × 140,541.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,997.80x = 60,713,593,812.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,713,593,812.06/287,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,812.70

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