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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,921.76, 430,406.73 and 87,243.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,921.76, 430,406.73 and 87,243.89 is: 130,873.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,921.76 : 430,406.73 = 87,243.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,921.76/430,406.73 = 87,243.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,921.76x = 430,406.73 × 87,243.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,921.76x = 37,550,355,255.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,550,355,255.35/286,921.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,873.15

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