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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,997.98, 432,189.66 and 119,518.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,997.98, 432,189.66 and 119,518.32 is: 179,357.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,997.98 : 432,189.66 = 119,518.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,997.98/432,189.66 = 119,518.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,997.98x = 432,189.66 × 119,518.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,997.98x = 51,654,582,084.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,654,582,084.57/287,997.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,357.45

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