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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,007.70, 432,011.55 and 155,297.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,007.70, 432,011.55 and 155,297.30 is: 232,945.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,007.70 : 432,011.55 = 155,297.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,007.70/432,011.55 = 155,297.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,007.70x = 432,011.55 × 155,297.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,007.70x = 67,090,227,283.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,090,227,283.82/288,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,945.95

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