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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,170.21, 430,819.56 and 87,506.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,170.21, 430,819.56 and 87,506.22 is: 131,278.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,170.21 : 430,819.56 = 87,506.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,170.21/430,819.56 = 87,506.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,170.21x = 430,819.56 × 87,506.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,170.21x = 37,699,392,813.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,699,392,813.24/287,170.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,278.91

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