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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,926.30, 431,921.85 and 88,245.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,926.30, 431,921.85 and 88,245.10 is: 132,377.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,926.30 : 431,921.85 = 88,245.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,926.30/431,921.85 = 88,245.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,926.30x = 431,921.85 × 88,245.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,926.30x = 38,114,986,845.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,114,986,845.44/287,926.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,377.58

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