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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,711.98, 431,569.34 and 88,032.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,711.98, 431,569.34 and 88,032.05 is: 132,048.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,711.98 : 431,569.34 = 88,032.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,711.98/431,569.34 = 88,032.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,711.98x = 431,569.34 × 88,032.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,711.98x = 37,991,932,198.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,991,932,198.26/287,711.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,048.49

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