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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,266.68, 430,893.90 and 76,904.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,266.68, 430,893.90 and 76,904.64 is: 115,355.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,266.68 : 430,893.90 = 76,904.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,266.68/430,893.90 = 76,904.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,266.68x = 430,893.90 × 76,904.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,266.68x = 33,137,740,257.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,137,740,257.70/287,266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,355.32

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