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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,001.65, 432,002.48 and 162,030.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,001.65, 432,002.48 and 162,030.45 is: 243,045.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,001.65 : 432,002.48 = 162,030.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,001.65/432,002.48 = 162,030.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,001.65x = 432,002.48 × 162,030.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,001.65x = 69,997,555,425.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,997,555,425.36/288,001.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,045.68

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