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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,375.51, 431,063.27 and 87,696.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,375.51, 431,063.27 and 87,696.94 is: 131,545.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,375.51 : 431,063.27 = 87,696.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,375.51/431,063.27 = 87,696.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,375.51x = 431,063.27 × 87,696.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,375.51x = 37,802,927,131.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,802,927,131.59/287,375.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,545.40

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