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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,999.70, 431,999.55 and 148,031.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,999.70, 431,999.55 and 148,031.70 is: 222,047.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,999.70 : 431,999.55 = 148,031.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,999.70/431,999.55 = 148,031.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,999.70x = 431,999.55 × 148,031.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,999.70x = 63,949,627,785.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,949,627,785.74/287,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,047.55

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