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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,106.80, 431,609.40 and 154,942.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,106.80, 431,609.40 and 154,942.80 is: 232,117.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,106.80 : 431,609.40 = 154,942.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,106.80/431,609.40 = 154,942.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,106.80x = 431,609.40 × 154,942.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,106.80x = 66,874,768,942.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,874,768,942.32/288,106.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,117.98

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