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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,914.92, 430,396.48 and 87,237.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,914.92, 430,396.48 and 87,237.05 is: 130,862.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,914.92 : 430,396.48 = 87,237.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,914.92/430,396.48 = 87,237.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,914.92x = 430,396.48 × 87,237.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,914.92x = 37,546,516,875.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,546,516,875.51/286,914.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,862.89

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