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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,003.70, 432,005.55 and 199,069.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,003.70, 432,005.55 and 199,069.30 is: 298,603.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,003.70 : 432,005.55 = 199,069.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,003.70/432,005.55 = 199,069.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,003.70x = 432,005.55 × 199,069.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,003.70x = 85,999,042,434.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,999,042,434.62/288,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,603.95

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