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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,773.03, 430,238.12 and 87,099.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,773.03, 430,238.12 and 87,099.93 is: 130,673.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,773.03 : 430,238.12 = 87,099.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,773.03/430,238.12 = 87,099.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,773.03x = 430,238.12 × 87,099.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,773.03x = 37,473,709,699.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,473,709,699.83/286,773.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,673.76

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