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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,117.55, 430,643.49 and 76,771.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,117.55, 430,643.49 and 76,771.89 is: 115,149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,117.55 : 430,643.49 = 76,771.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,117.55/430,643.49 = 76,771.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,117.55x = 430,643.49 × 76,771.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,117.55x = 33,061,316,214.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,061,316,214.55/287,117.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,149.06

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