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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,857.62, 431,799.39 and 88,163.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,857.62, 431,799.39 and 88,163.46 is: 132,249.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,857.62 : 431,799.39 = 88,163.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,857.62/431,799.39 = 88,163.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,857.62x = 431,799.39 × 88,163.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,857.62x = 38,068,928,248.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,068,928,248.29/287,857.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,249.16

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