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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,006.80, 432,204.60 and 187,923.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,006.80, 432,204.60 and 187,923.20 is: 282,011.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,006.80 : 432,204.60 = 187,923.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,006.80/432,204.60 = 187,923.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,006.80x = 432,204.60 × 187,923.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,006.80x = 81,221,271,486.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,221,271,486.72/288,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,011.65

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