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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,072.66, 430,701.18 and 87,431.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,072.66, 430,701.18 and 87,431.66 is: 131,175.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,072.66 : 430,701.18 = 87,431.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,072.66/430,701.18 = 87,431.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,072.66x = 430,701.18 × 87,431.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,072.66x = 37,656,919,131.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,656,919,131.36/287,072.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,175.57

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