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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,882.40, 431,785.80 and 88,222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,882.40, 431,785.80 and 88,222.80 is: 132,322.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,882.40 : 431,785.80 = 88,222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,882.40/431,785.80 = 88,222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,882.40x = 431,785.80 × 88,222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,882.40x = 38,093,352,276.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,093,352,276.24/287,882.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,322.62

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