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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,807.12, 431,711.70 and 88,126.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,807.12, 431,711.70 and 88,126.67 is: 132,190.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,807.12 : 431,711.70 = 88,126.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,807.12/431,711.70 = 88,126.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,807.12x = 431,711.70 × 88,126.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,807.12x = 38,045,311,921.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,045,311,921.85/287,807.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,190.31

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