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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,814.48, 431,722.77 and 88,134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,814.48, 431,722.77 and 88,134.06 is: 132,201.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,814.48 : 431,722.77 = 88,134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,814.48/431,722.77 = 88,134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,814.48x = 431,722.77 × 88,134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,814.48x = 38,049,480,514.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,049,480,514.55/287,814.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,201.41

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