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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,082.80, 431,573.40 and 154,918.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,082.80, 431,573.40 and 154,918.80 is: 232,082.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,082.80 : 431,573.40 = 154,918.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,082.80/431,573.40 = 154,918.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,082.80x = 431,573.40 × 154,918.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,082.80x = 66,858,833,239.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,858,833,239.92/288,082.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,082.00

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