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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,152.07, 430,712.39 and 87,455.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,152.07, 430,712.39 and 87,455.75 is: 131,178.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,152.07 : 430,712.39 = 87,455.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,152.07/430,712.39 = 87,455.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,152.07x = 430,712.39 × 87,455.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,152.07x = 37,668,273,166.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,668,273,166.82/287,152.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,178.83

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