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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,134.56, 431,851.90 and 203,919.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,134.56, 431,851.90 and 203,919.34 is: 305,631.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,134.56 : 431,851.90 = 203,919.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,134.56/431,851.90 = 203,919.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,134.56x = 431,851.90 × 203,919.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,134.56x = 88,062,951,246.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,062,951,246.89/288,134.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,631.34

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