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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,002.80, 432,004.20 and 251,138.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,002.80, 432,004.20 and 251,138.80 is: 376,708.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,002.80 : 432,004.20 = 251,138.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,002.80/432,004.20 = 251,138.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,002.80x = 432,004.20 × 251,138.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,002.80x = 108,493,016,382.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,493,016,382.96/288,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,708.20

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