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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,953.40, 430,430.10 and 87,272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,953.40, 430,430.10 and 87,272.20 is: 130,908.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,953.40 : 430,430.10 = 87,272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,953.40/430,430.10 = 87,272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,953.40x = 430,430.10 × 87,272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,953.40x = 37,564,581,773.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,564,581,773.22/286,953.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,908.30

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