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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,050.87, 430,598.31 and 87,388.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,050.87, 430,598.31 and 87,388.30 is: 131,089.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,050.87 : 430,598.31 = 87,388.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,050.87/430,598.31 = 87,388.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,050.87x = 430,598.31 × 87,388.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,050.87x = 37,629,254,293.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,629,254,293.77/287,050.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,089.15

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