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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,159.96, 432,295.92 and 110,653.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,159.96, 432,295.92 and 110,653.92 is: 166,002.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,159.96 : 432,295.92 = 110,653.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,159.96/432,295.92 = 110,653.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,159.96x = 432,295.92 × 110,653.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,159.96x = 47,835,238,148.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,835,238,148.01/288,159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,002.38

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