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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,686.80, 431,562.60 and 88,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,686.80, 431,562.60 and 88,005.60 is: 132,018.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,686.80 : 431,562.60 = 88,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,686.80/431,562.60 = 88,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,686.80x = 431,562.60 × 88,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,686.80x = 37,979,925,550.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,979,925,550.56/287,686.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,018.31

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