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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,762.90, 431,606.55 and 88,103.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,762.90, 431,606.55 and 88,103.30 is: 132,143.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,762.90 : 431,606.55 = 88,103.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,762.90/431,606.55 = 88,103.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,762.90x = 431,606.55 × 88,103.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,762.90x = 38,025,961,356.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,025,961,356.62/287,762.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,143.38

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