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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,730.80, 431,628.60 and 88,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,730.80, 431,628.60 and 88,049.60 is: 132,084.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,730.80 : 431,628.60 = 88,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,730.80/431,628.60 = 88,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,730.80x = 431,628.60 × 88,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,730.80x = 38,004,725,578.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,004,725,578.56/287,730.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,084.31

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