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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,774.36, 431,587.90 and 85,323.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,774.36, 431,587.90 and 85,323.12 is: 127,962.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,774.36 : 431,587.90 = 85,323.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,774.36/431,587.90 = 85,323.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,774.36x = 431,587.90 × 85,323.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,774.36x = 36,824,426,182.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,824,426,182.25/287,774.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,962.85

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