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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,004.70, 432,007.05 and 155,294.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,004.70, 432,007.05 and 155,294.30 is: 232,941.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,004.70 : 432,007.05 = 155,294.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,004.70/432,007.05 = 155,294.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,004.70x = 432,007.05 × 155,294.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,004.70x = 67,088,232,424.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,088,232,424.82/288,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,941.45

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