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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,063.20, 432,094.80 and 199,416.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,063.20, 432,094.80 and 199,416.80 is: 299,125.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,063.20 : 432,094.80 = 199,416.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,063.20/432,094.80 = 199,416.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,063.20x = 432,094.80 × 199,416.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,063.20x = 86,166,962,312.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,166,962,312.64/288,063.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,125.20

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