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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,911.22, 430,366.11 and 87,230.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,911.22, 430,366.11 and 87,230.74 is: 130,845.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,911.22 : 430,366.11 = 87,230.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,911.22/430,366.11 = 87,230.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,911.22x = 430,366.11 × 87,230.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,911.22x = 37,541,154,246.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,541,154,246.22/286,911.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,845.89

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