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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,019.63, 431,991.51 and 85,611.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,019.63, 431,991.51 and 85,611.41 is: 128,405.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,019.63 : 431,991.51 = 85,611.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,019.63/431,991.51 = 85,611.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,019.63x = 431,991.51 × 85,611.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,019.63x = 36,983,402,279.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,983,402,279.13/288,019.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,405.84

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