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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,171.40, 430,848.90 and 87,529.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,171.40, 430,848.90 and 87,529.80 is: 131,322.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,171.40 : 430,848.90 = 87,529.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,171.40/430,848.90 = 87,529.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,171.40x = 430,848.90 × 87,529.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,171.40x = 37,712,118,047.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,712,118,047.22/287,171.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,322.68

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