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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,069.93, 430,667.13 and 87,385.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,069.93, 430,667.13 and 87,385.10 is: 131,096.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,069.93 : 430,667.13 = 87,385.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,069.93/430,667.13 = 87,385.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,069.93x = 430,667.13 × 87,385.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,069.93x = 37,633,890,221.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,633,890,221.76/287,069.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,096.59

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