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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,112.14, 430,619.97 and 87,384.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,112.14, 430,619.97 and 87,384.14 is: 131,061.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,112.14 : 430,619.97 = 87,384.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,112.14/430,619.97 = 87,384.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,112.14x = 430,619.97 × 87,384.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,112.14x = 37,629,355,745.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,629,355,745.28/287,112.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,061.53

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