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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,001.80, 431,451.90 and 154,837.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,001.80, 431,451.90 and 154,837.80 is: 231,960.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,001.80 : 431,451.90 = 154,837.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,001.80/431,451.90 = 154,837.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,001.80x = 431,451.90 × 154,837.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,001.80x = 66,805,063,001.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,805,063,001.82/288,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,960.57

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