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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,678.92, 431,502.85 and 87,999.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,678.92, 431,502.85 and 87,999.33 is: 131,994.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,678.92 : 431,502.85 = 87,999.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,678.92/431,502.85 = 87,999.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,678.92x = 431,502.85 × 87,999.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,678.92x = 37,971,960,043.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,971,960,043.93/287,678.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,994.24

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