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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,456.01, 431,247.12 and 85,036.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,456.01, 431,247.12 and 85,036.27 is: 127,573.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,456.01 : 431,247.12 = 85,036.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,456.01/431,247.12 = 85,036.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,456.01x = 431,247.12 × 85,036.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,456.01x = 36,671,645,454.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,671,645,454.92/287,456.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,573.07

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