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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,041.40, 432,062.10 and 188,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,041.40, 432,062.10 and 188,314.20 is: 282,471.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,041.40 : 432,062.10 = 188,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,041.40/432,062.10 = 188,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,041.40x = 432,062.10 × 188,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,041.40x = 81,363,428,711.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,363,428,711.82/288,041.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,471.30

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