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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,380.79, 431,138.21 and 87,700.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,380.79, 431,138.21 and 87,700.80 is: 131,571.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,380.79 : 431,138.21 = 87,700.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,380.79/431,138.21 = 87,700.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,380.79x = 431,138.21 × 87,700.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,380.79x = 37,811,165,489.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,811,165,489.06/287,380.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,571.65

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