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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,006.88, 430,476.68 and 76,661.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,006.88, 430,476.68 and 76,661.22 is: 114,982.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,006.88 : 430,476.68 = 76,661.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,006.88/430,476.68 = 76,661.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,006.88x = 430,476.68 × 76,661.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,006.88x = 33,000,867,470.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,000,867,470.35/287,006.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,982.84

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