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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,210.97, 430,878.60 and 87,526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,210.97, 430,878.60 and 87,526.08 is: 131,308.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,210.97 : 430,878.60 = 87,526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,210.97/430,878.60 = 87,526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,210.97x = 430,878.60 × 87,526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,210.97x = 37,713,114,813.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,713,114,813.89/287,210.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,308.06

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