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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,002.70, 432,004.05 and 155,292.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,002.70, 432,004.05 and 155,292.30 is: 232,938.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,002.70 : 432,004.05 = 155,292.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,002.70/432,004.05 = 155,292.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,002.70x = 432,004.05 × 155,292.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,002.70x = 67,086,902,533.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,086,902,533.82/288,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,938.45

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