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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,764.29, 430,147.14 and 87,086.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,764.29, 430,147.14 and 87,086.19 is: 130,629.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,764.29 : 430,147.14 = 87,086.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,764.29/430,147.14 = 87,086.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,764.29x = 430,147.14 × 87,086.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,764.29x = 37,459,875,562.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,459,875,562.00/286,764.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,629.50

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