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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,845.48, 431,788.98 and 88,139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,845.48, 431,788.98 and 88,139.92 is: 132,216.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,845.48 : 431,788.98 = 88,139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,845.48/431,788.98 = 88,139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,845.48x = 431,788.98 × 88,139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,845.48x = 38,057,846,154.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,057,846,154.08/287,845.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,216.24

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