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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,132.90, 430,761.65 and 87,448.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,132.90, 430,761.65 and 87,448.14 is: 131,191.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,132.90 : 430,761.65 = 87,448.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,132.90/430,761.65 = 87,448.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,132.90x = 430,761.65 × 87,448.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,132.90x = 37,669,304,638.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,669,304,638.59/287,132.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,191.18

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