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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,999.70, 431,999.55 and 130,233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,999.70, 431,999.55 and 130,233.30 is: 195,349.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,999.70 : 431,999.55 = 130,233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,999.70/431,999.55 = 130,233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,999.70x = 431,999.55 × 130,233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,999.70x = 56,260,726,995.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,260,726,995.02/287,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,349.95

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