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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,147.24, 432,127.40 and 95,970.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,147.24, 432,127.40 and 95,970.52 is: 143,924.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,147.24 : 432,127.40 = 95,970.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,147.24/432,127.40 = 95,970.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,147.24x = 432,127.40 × 95,970.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,147.24x = 41,471,491,284.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,471,491,284.25/288,147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,924.65

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