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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,752.98, 430,101.66 and 87,075.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,752.98, 430,101.66 and 87,075.10 is: 130,604.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,752.98 : 430,101.66 = 87,075.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,752.98/430,101.66 = 87,075.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,752.98x = 430,101.66 × 87,075.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,752.98x = 37,451,142,904.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,451,142,904.16/286,752.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,604.20

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