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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,949.49, 432,007.22 and 88,299.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,949.49, 432,007.22 and 88,299.30 is: 132,474.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,949.49 : 432,007.22 = 88,299.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,949.49/432,007.22 = 88,299.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,949.49x = 432,007.22 × 88,299.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,949.49x = 38,145,936,961.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,145,936,961.72/287,949.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,474.40

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