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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,055.20, 432,082.80 and 246,064.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,055.20, 432,082.80 and 246,064.80 is: 369,097.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,055.20 : 432,082.80 = 246,064.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,055.20/432,082.80 = 246,064.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,055.20x = 432,082.80 × 246,064.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,055.20x = 106,320,367,765.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,320,367,765.44/288,055.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,097.20

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