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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,033.80, 431,294.70 and 203,336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,033.80, 431,294.70 and 203,336.60 is: 304,471.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,033.80 : 431,294.70 = 203,336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,033.80/431,294.70 = 203,336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,033.80x = 431,294.70 × 203,336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,033.80x = 87,697,997,896.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,697,997,896.02/288,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,471.20

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