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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,288.03, 432,473.39 and 88,625.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,288.03, 432,473.39 and 88,625.16 is: 132,950.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,288.03 : 432,473.39 = 88,625.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,288.03/432,473.39 = 88,625.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,288.03x = 432,473.39 × 88,625.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,288.03x = 38,328,023,384.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,328,023,384.49/288,288.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,950.45

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