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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,770.71, 430,128.12 and 87,092.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,770.71, 430,128.12 and 87,092.75 is: 130,630.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,770.71 : 430,128.12 = 87,092.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,770.71/430,128.12 = 87,092.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,770.71x = 430,128.12 × 87,092.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,770.71x = 37,461,042,225.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,461,042,225.05/286,770.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,630.64

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