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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,720.22, 431,562.33 and 88,024.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,720.22, 431,562.33 and 88,024.80 is: 132,031.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,720.22 : 431,562.33 = 88,024.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,720.22/431,562.33 = 88,024.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,720.22x = 431,562.33 × 88,024.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,720.22x = 37,988,187,785.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,988,187,785.78/287,720.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,031.69

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