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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,930.16, 431,978.24 and 88,280.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,930.16, 431,978.24 and 88,280.01 is: 132,445.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,930.16 : 431,978.24 = 88,280.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,930.16/431,978.24 = 88,280.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,930.16x = 431,978.24 × 88,280.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,930.16x = 38,135,043,567.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,135,043,567.68/287,930.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,445.46

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