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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,108.31, 430,629.66 and 76,762.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,108.31, 430,629.66 and 76,762.65 is: 115,135.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,108.31 : 430,629.66 = 76,762.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,108.31/430,629.66 = 76,762.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,108.31x = 430,629.66 × 76,762.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,108.31x = 33,056,273,870.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,056,273,870.20/287,108.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,135.20

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