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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,110.64, 430,617.72 and 87,382.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,110.64, 430,617.72 and 87,382.64 is: 131,059.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,110.64 : 430,617.72 = 87,382.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,110.64/430,617.72 = 87,382.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,110.64x = 430,617.72 × 87,382.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,110.64x = 37,628,513,204.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,628,513,204.38/287,110.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,059.28

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