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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,086.70, 432,130.05 and 248,688.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,086.70, 432,130.05 and 248,688.30 is: 373,032.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,086.70 : 432,130.05 = 248,688.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,086.70/432,130.05 = 248,688.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,086.70x = 432,130.05 × 248,688.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,086.70x = 107,465,687,513.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,465,687,513.42/288,086.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,032.45

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