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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,051.38, 431,939.05 and 136,122.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,051.38, 431,939.05 and 136,122.02 is: 204,117.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,051.38 : 431,939.05 = 136,122.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,051.38/431,939.05 = 136,122.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,051.38x = 431,939.05 × 136,122.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,051.38x = 58,796,413,502.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,796,413,502.88/288,051.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,117.80

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