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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,417.92, 432,468.32 and 88,682.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,417.92, 432,468.32 and 88,682.85 is: 132,975.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,417.92 : 432,468.32 = 88,682.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,417.92/432,468.32 = 88,682.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,417.92x = 432,468.32 × 88,682.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,417.92x = 38,352,522,708.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,352,522,708.90/288,417.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,975.52

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