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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,391.68, 432,553.44 and 88,711.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,391.68, 432,553.44 and 88,711.68 is: 133,057.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,391.68 : 432,553.44 = 88,711.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,391.68/432,553.44 = 88,711.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,391.68x = 432,553.44 × 88,711.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,391.68x = 38,372,542,352.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,372,542,352.18/288,391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,057.04

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