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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,974.94, 432,045.31 and 88,324.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,974.94, 432,045.31 and 88,324.62 is: 132,512.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,974.94 : 432,045.31 = 88,324.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,974.94/432,045.31 = 88,324.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,974.94x = 432,045.31 × 88,324.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,974.94x = 38,160,237,828.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,160,237,828.53/287,974.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,512.36

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