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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,019.53, 432,102.24 and 88,350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,019.53, 432,102.24 and 88,350.12 is: 132,547.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,019.53 : 432,102.24 = 88,350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,019.53/432,102.24 = 88,350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,019.53x = 432,102.24 × 88,350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,019.53x = 38,176,284,756.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,176,284,756.27/288,019.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,547.56

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