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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,728.80, 431,625.60 and 88,047.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,728.80, 431,625.60 and 88,047.60 is: 132,081.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,728.80 : 431,625.60 = 88,047.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,728.80/431,625.60 = 88,047.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,728.80x = 431,625.60 × 88,047.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,728.80x = 38,003,598,178.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,003,598,178.56/287,728.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,081.31

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