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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,049.80, 432,269.10 and 187,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,049.80, 432,269.10 and 187,966.20 is: 282,076.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,049.80 : 432,269.10 = 187,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,049.80/432,269.10 = 187,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,049.80x = 432,269.10 × 187,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,049.80x = 81,251,980,104.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,251,980,104.42/288,049.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,076.16

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