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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,005.20, 431,878.20 and 110,453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,005.20, 431,878.20 and 110,453.20 is: 165,630.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,005.20 : 431,878.20 = 110,453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,005.20/431,878.20 = 110,453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,005.20x = 431,878.20 × 110,453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,005.20x = 47,702,329,200.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,702,329,200.24/288,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,630.10

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