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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,984.13, 431,960.04 and 88,303.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,984.13, 431,960.04 and 88,303.95 is: 132,450.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,984.13 : 431,960.04 = 88,303.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,984.13/431,960.04 = 88,303.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,984.13x = 431,960.04 × 88,303.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,984.13x = 38,143,777,774.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,143,777,774.16/287,984.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,450.97

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