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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,227.59, 430,840.71 and 76,865.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,227.59, 430,840.71 and 76,865.52 is: 115,298.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,227.59 : 430,840.71 = 76,865.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,227.59/430,840.71 = 76,865.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,227.59x = 430,840.71 × 76,865.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,227.59x = 33,116,795,211.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,116,795,211.32/287,227.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,298.10

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