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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,913.30, 431,902.35 and 88,232.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,913.30, 431,902.35 and 88,232.10 is: 132,358.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,913.30 : 431,902.35 = 88,232.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,913.30/431,902.35 = 88,232.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,913.30x = 431,902.35 × 88,232.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,913.30x = 38,107,651,335.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,107,651,335.44/287,913.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,358.08

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