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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,837.73, 431,757.72 and 88,157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,837.73, 431,757.72 and 88,157.34 is: 132,236.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,837.73 : 431,757.72 = 88,157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,837.73/431,757.72 = 88,157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,837.73x = 431,757.72 × 88,157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,837.73x = 38,062,612,119.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,062,612,119.66/287,837.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,236.35

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