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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,795.40, 431,655.30 and 88,135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,795.40, 431,655.30 and 88,135.80 is: 132,192.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,795.40 : 431,655.30 = 88,135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,795.40/431,655.30 = 88,135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,795.40x = 431,655.30 × 88,135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,795.40x = 38,044,285,189.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,044,285,189.74/287,795.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,192.12

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