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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,621.02, 431,431.53 and 87,941.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,621.02, 431,431.53 and 87,941.41 is: 131,912.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,621.02 : 431,431.53 = 87,941.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,621.02/431,431.53 = 87,941.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,621.02x = 431,431.53 × 87,941.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,621.02x = 37,940,697,066.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,940,697,066.66/287,621.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,912.12

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