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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,670.08, 431,435.90 and 87,992.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,670.08, 431,435.90 and 87,992.22 is: 131,967.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,670.08 : 431,435.90 = 87,992.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,670.08/431,435.90 = 87,992.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,670.08x = 431,435.90 × 87,992.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,670.08x = 37,963,002,628.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,963,002,628.70/287,670.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,967.16

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