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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,133.93, 430,667.94 and 76,788.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,133.93, 430,667.94 and 76,788.27 is: 115,173.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,133.93 : 430,667.94 = 76,788.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,133.93/430,667.94 = 76,788.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,133.93x = 430,667.94 × 76,788.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,133.93x = 33,070,246,057.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,070,246,057.06/287,133.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,173.59

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