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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,163.94, 432,264.29 and 119,697.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,163.94, 432,264.29 and 119,697.98 is: 179,554.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,163.94 : 432,264.29 = 119,697.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,163.94/432,264.29 = 119,697.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,163.94x = 432,264.29 × 119,697.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,163.94x = 51,741,159,579.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,741,159,579.32/288,163.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,554.60

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