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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,342.74, 431,081.51 and 87,663.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,342.74, 431,081.51 and 87,663.06 is: 131,515.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,342.74 : 431,081.51 = 87,663.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,342.74/431,081.51 = 87,663.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,342.74x = 431,081.51 × 87,663.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,342.74x = 37,789,924,276.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,789,924,276.02/287,342.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,515.15

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