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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,006.16, 430,574.76 and 87,354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,006.16, 430,574.76 and 87,354.84 is: 131,052.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,006.16 : 430,574.76 = 87,354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,006.16/430,574.76 = 87,354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,006.16x = 430,574.76 × 87,354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,006.16x = 37,612,789,267.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,612,789,267.84/287,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,052.20

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