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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,075.40, 432,113.10 and 238,211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,075.40, 432,113.10 and 238,211.80 is: 357,317.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,075.40 : 432,113.10 = 238,211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,075.40/432,113.10 = 238,211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,075.40x = 432,113.10 × 238,211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,075.40x = 102,934,439,354.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,934,439,354.58/288,075.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,317.70

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