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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,044.96, 430,533.60 and 76,699.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,044.96, 430,533.60 and 76,699.12 is: 115,039.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,044.96 : 430,533.60 = 76,699.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,044.96/430,533.60 = 76,699.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,044.96x = 430,533.60 × 76,699.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,044.96x = 33,021,548,250.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,021,548,250.43/287,044.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,039.64

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