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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,068.24, 431,964.05 and 136,138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,068.24, 431,964.05 and 136,138.88 is: 204,142.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,068.24 : 431,964.05 = 136,138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,068.24/431,964.05 = 136,138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,068.24x = 431,964.05 × 136,138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,068.24x = 58,807,102,366.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,807,102,366.48/288,068.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,142.96

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