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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,998.40, 431,997.60 and 162,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,998.40, 431,997.60 and 162,027.20 is: 243,040.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,998.40 : 431,997.60 = 162,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,998.40/431,997.60 = 162,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,998.40x = 431,997.60 × 162,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,998.40x = 69,995,361,534.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,995,361,534.72/287,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,040.80

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