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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,888.13, 430,381.40 and 87,228.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,888.13, 430,381.40 and 87,228.71 is: 130,858.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,888.13 : 430,381.40 = 87,228.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,888.13/430,381.40 = 87,228.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,888.13x = 430,381.40 × 87,228.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,888.13x = 37,541,611,741.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,541,611,741.94/286,888.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,858.02

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