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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,010.53, 432,088.70 and 88,341.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,010.53, 432,088.70 and 88,341.08 is: 132,533.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,010.53 : 432,088.70 = 88,341.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,010.53/432,088.70 = 88,341.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,010.53x = 432,088.70 × 88,341.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,010.53x = 38,171,182,413.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,171,182,413.80/288,010.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,533.98

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