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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,859.10, 431,884.19 and 88,181.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,859.10, 431,884.19 and 88,181.45 is: 132,301.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,859.10 : 431,884.19 = 88,181.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,859.10/431,884.19 = 88,181.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,859.10x = 431,884.19 × 88,181.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,859.10x = 38,084,174,106.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,084,174,106.28/287,859.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,301.44

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