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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,136.93, 430,672.44 and 76,791.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,136.93, 430,672.44 and 76,791.27 is: 115,178.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,136.93 : 430,672.44 = 76,791.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,136.93/430,672.44 = 76,791.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,136.93x = 430,672.44 × 76,791.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,136.93x = 33,071,883,621.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,071,883,621.60/287,136.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,178.09

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