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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,736.76, 430,121.88 and 87,063.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,736.76, 430,121.88 and 87,063.66 is: 130,600.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,736.76 : 430,121.88 = 87,063.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,736.76/430,121.88 = 87,063.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,736.76x = 430,121.88 × 87,063.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,736.76x = 37,447,985,118.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,447,985,118.88/286,736.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,600.57

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