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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,010.80, 431,260.20 and 203,313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,010.80, 431,260.20 and 203,313.60 is: 304,436.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,010.80 : 431,260.20 = 203,313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,010.80/431,260.20 = 203,313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,010.80x = 431,260.20 × 203,313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,010.80x = 87,681,063,798.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,681,063,798.72/288,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,436.72

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