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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,543.96, 431,393.58 and 87,858.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,543.96, 431,393.58 and 87,858.87 is: 131,812.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,543.96 : 431,393.58 = 87,858.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,543.96/431,393.58 = 87,858.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,543.96x = 431,393.58 × 87,858.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,543.96x = 37,901,752,464.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,901,752,464.05/287,543.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,812.03

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