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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,026.70, 432,040.05 and 146,309.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,026.70, 432,040.05 and 146,309.10 is: 219,463.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,026.70 : 432,040.05 = 146,309.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,026.70/432,040.05 = 146,309.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,026.70x = 432,040.05 × 146,309.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,026.70x = 63,211,390,879.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,211,390,879.46/288,026.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,463.65

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