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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,069.65, 431,860.48 and 119,484.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,069.65, 431,860.48 and 119,484.75 is: 179,125.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,069.65 : 431,860.48 = 119,484.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,069.65/431,860.48 = 119,484.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,069.65x = 431,860.48 × 119,484.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,069.65x = 51,600,740,890.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,600,740,890.26/288,069.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,125.92

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