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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,236.62, 430,854.18 and 76,874.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,236.62, 430,854.18 and 76,874.58 is: 115,311.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,236.62 : 430,854.18 = 76,874.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,236.62/430,854.18 = 76,874.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,236.62x = 430,854.18 × 76,874.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,236.62x = 33,121,734,128.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,121,734,128.74/287,236.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,311.67

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