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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,764.80, 430,147.89 and 87,086.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,764.80, 430,147.89 and 87,086.70 is: 130,630.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,764.80 : 430,147.89 = 87,086.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,764.80/430,147.89 = 87,086.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,764.80x = 430,147.89 × 87,086.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,764.80x = 37,460,160,252.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,460,160,252.06/286,764.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,630.26

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