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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,130.56, 431,975.52 and 238,053.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,130.56, 431,975.52 and 238,053.12 is: 356,897.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,130.56 : 431,975.52 = 238,053.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,130.56/431,975.52 = 238,053.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,130.56x = 431,975.52 × 238,053.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,130.56x = 102,833,120,299.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,833,120,299.62/288,130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,897.65

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