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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,007.57, 431,387.38 and 208,947.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,007.57, 431,387.38 and 208,947.25 is: 312,968.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,007.57 : 431,387.38 = 208,947.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,007.57/431,387.38 = 208,947.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,007.57x = 431,387.38 × 208,947.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,007.57x = 90,137,206,735.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,137,206,735.71/288,007.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,968.19

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