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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,047.70, 432,071.55 and 188,514.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,047.70, 432,071.55 and 188,514.90 is: 282,772.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,047.70 : 432,071.55 = 188,514.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,047.70/432,071.55 = 188,514.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,047.70x = 432,071.55 × 188,514.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,047.70x = 81,451,925,041.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,451,925,041.10/288,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,772.35

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