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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,163.80, 431,694.90 and 154,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,163.80, 431,694.90 and 154,999.80 is: 232,203.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,163.80 : 431,694.90 = 154,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,163.80/431,694.90 = 154,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,163.80x = 431,694.90 × 154,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,163.80x = 66,912,623,161.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,912,623,161.02/288,163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,203.43

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