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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,121.06, 430,648.73 and 76,775.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,121.06, 430,648.73 and 76,775.40 is: 115,154.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,121.06 : 430,648.73 = 76,775.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,121.06/430,648.73 = 76,775.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,121.06x = 430,648.73 × 76,775.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,121.06x = 33,063,229,389.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,063,229,389.93/287,121.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,154.32

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