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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,145.01, 430,779.06 and 87,481.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,145.01, 430,779.06 and 87,481.49 is: 131,240.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,145.01 : 430,779.06 = 87,481.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,145.01/430,779.06 = 87,481.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,145.01x = 430,779.06 × 87,481.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,145.01x = 37,685,193,592.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,685,193,592.19/287,145.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,240.98

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