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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,848.40, 431,772.60 and 88,167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,848.40, 431,772.60 and 88,167.20 is: 132,250.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,848.40 : 431,772.60 = 88,167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,848.40/431,772.60 = 88,167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,848.40x = 431,772.60 × 88,167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,848.40x = 38,068,181,178.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,068,181,178.72/287,848.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,250.80

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