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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,954.19, 431,993.25 and 88,288.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,954.19, 431,993.25 and 88,288.38 is: 132,451.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,954.19 : 431,993.25 = 88,288.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,954.19/431,993.25 = 88,288.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,954.19x = 431,993.25 × 88,288.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,954.19x = 38,139,984,213.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,139,984,213.44/287,954.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,451.57

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