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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,852.48, 431,807.52 and 88,170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,852.48, 431,807.52 and 88,170.56 is: 132,264.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,852.48 : 431,807.52 = 88,170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,852.48/431,807.52 = 88,170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,852.48x = 431,807.52 × 88,170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,852.48x = 38,072,710,850.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,072,710,850.61/287,852.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,264.66

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