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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,735.15, 431,665.95 and 88,070.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,735.15, 431,665.95 and 88,070.94 is: 132,125.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,735.15 : 431,665.95 = 88,070.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,735.15/431,665.95 = 88,070.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,735.15x = 431,665.95 × 88,070.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,735.15x = 38,017,225,982.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,017,225,982.49/287,735.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,125.76

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