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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,259.75, 430,889.63 and 76,892.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,259.75, 430,889.63 and 76,892.22 is: 115,338.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,259.75 : 430,889.63 = 76,892.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,259.75/430,889.63 = 76,892.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,259.75x = 430,889.63 × 76,892.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,259.75x = 33,132,059,841.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,132,059,841.22/287,259.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,338.33

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