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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,589.69, 431,385.65 and 87,909.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,589.69, 431,385.65 and 87,909.30 is: 131,864.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,589.69 : 431,385.65 = 87,909.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,589.69/431,385.65 = 87,909.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,589.69x = 431,385.65 × 87,909.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,589.69x = 37,922,810,741.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,922,810,741.32/287,589.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,864.29

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