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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,113.14, 430,621.47 and 87,385.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,113.14, 430,621.47 and 87,385.14 is: 131,063.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,113.14 : 430,621.47 = 87,385.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,113.14/430,621.47 = 87,385.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,113.14x = 430,621.47 × 87,385.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,113.14x = 37,629,917,442.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,629,917,442.96/287,113.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,063.03

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