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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,899.68, 431,833.94 and 88,220.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,899.68, 431,833.94 and 88,220.66 is: 132,326.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,899.68 : 431,833.94 = 88,220.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,899.68/431,833.94 = 88,220.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,899.68x = 431,833.94 × 88,220.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,899.68x = 38,096,672,596.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,096,672,596.93/287,899.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,326.21

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