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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,165.68, 432,210.23 and 85,758.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,165.68, 432,210.23 and 85,758.15 is: 128,625.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,165.68 : 432,210.23 = 85,758.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,165.68/432,210.23 = 85,758.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,165.68x = 432,210.23 × 85,758.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,165.68x = 37,065,549,735.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,065,549,735.87/288,165.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,625.83

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