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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,046.20, 431,939.70 and 110,494.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,046.20, 431,939.70 and 110,494.20 is: 165,691.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,046.20 : 431,939.70 = 110,494.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,046.20/431,939.70 = 110,494.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,046.20x = 431,939.70 × 110,494.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,046.20x = 47,726,831,599.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,726,831,599.74/288,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,691.59

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