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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,052.80, 432,273.60 and 187,969.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,052.80, 432,273.60 and 187,969.20 is: 282,080.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,052.80 : 432,273.60 = 187,969.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,052.80/432,273.60 = 187,969.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,052.80x = 432,273.60 × 187,969.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,052.80x = 81,254,122,773.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,254,122,773.12/288,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,080.66

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