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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,049.70, 432,074.55 and 188,516.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,049.70, 432,074.55 and 188,516.90 is: 282,775.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,049.70 : 432,074.55 = 188,516.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,049.70/432,074.55 = 188,516.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,049.70x = 432,074.55 × 188,516.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,049.70x = 81,453,354,734.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,453,354,734.90/288,049.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,775.35

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