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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,745.35, 431,618.94 and 88,064.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,745.35, 431,618.94 and 88,064.96 is: 132,097.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,745.35 : 431,618.94 = 88,064.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,745.35/431,618.94 = 88,064.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,745.35x = 431,618.94 × 88,064.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,745.35x = 38,010,502,528.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,010,502,528.25/287,745.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,097.71

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