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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,932.46, 431,981.69 and 88,282.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,932.46, 431,981.69 and 88,282.29 is: 132,448.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,932.46 : 431,981.69 = 88,282.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,932.46/431,981.69 = 88,282.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,932.46x = 431,981.69 × 88,282.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,932.46x = 38,136,332,076.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,136,332,076.48/287,932.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,448.88

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