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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,003.60, 432,005.40 and 176,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,003.60, 432,005.40 and 176,029.20 is: 264,043.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,003.60 : 432,005.40 = 176,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,003.60/432,005.40 = 176,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,003.60x = 432,005.40 × 176,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,003.60x = 76,045,564,957.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,045,564,957.68/288,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,043.80

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