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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,727.28, 429,951.60 and 87,011.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,727.28, 429,951.60 and 87,011.52 is: 130,475.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,727.28 : 429,951.60 = 87,011.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,727.28/429,951.60 = 87,011.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,727.28x = 429,951.60 × 87,011.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,727.28x = 37,410,742,242.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,410,742,242.43/286,727.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,475.00

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