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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,750.98, 430,098.67 and 87,073.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,750.98, 430,098.67 and 87,073.10 is: 130,601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,750.98 : 430,098.67 = 87,073.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,750.98/430,098.67 = 87,073.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,750.98x = 430,098.67 × 87,073.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,750.98x = 37,450,023,494.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,450,023,494.23/286,750.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,601.20

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