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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,588.13, 431,383.31 and 87,907.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,588.13, 431,383.31 and 87,907.74 is: 131,861.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,588.13 : 431,383.31 = 87,907.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,588.13/431,383.31 = 87,907.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,588.13x = 431,383.31 × 87,907.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,588.13x = 37,921,930,337.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,921,930,337.82/287,588.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,861.95

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