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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,918.14, 431,955.68 and 88,234.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,918.14, 431,955.68 and 88,234.10 is: 132,375.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,918.14 : 431,955.68 = 88,234.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,918.14/431,955.68 = 88,234.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,918.14x = 431,955.68 × 88,234.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,918.14x = 38,113,220,664.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,113,220,664.69/287,918.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,375.20

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