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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,002.95, 432,004.43 and 235,514.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,002.95, 432,004.43 and 235,514.95 is: 353,272.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,002.95 : 432,004.43 = 235,514.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,002.95/432,004.43 = 235,514.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,002.95x = 432,004.43 × 235,514.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,002.95x = 101,743,501,731.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,743,501,731.23/288,002.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,272.43

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