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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,278.33, 432,458.85 and 88,615.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,278.33, 432,458.85 and 88,615.49 is: 132,935.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,278.33 : 432,458.85 = 88,615.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,278.33/432,458.85 = 88,615.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,278.33x = 432,458.85 × 88,615.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,278.33x = 38,322,550,569.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,322,550,569.14/288,278.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,935.94

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