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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,919.30, 431,911.35 and 88,238.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,919.30, 431,911.35 and 88,238.10 is: 132,367.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,919.30 : 431,911.35 = 88,238.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,919.30/431,911.35 = 88,238.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,919.30x = 431,911.35 × 88,238.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,919.30x = 38,111,036,892.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,111,036,892.44/287,919.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,367.08

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