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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,166.68, 432,211.73 and 85,759.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,166.68, 432,211.73 and 85,759.15 is: 128,627.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,166.68 : 432,211.73 = 85,759.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,166.68/432,211.73 = 85,759.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,166.68x = 432,211.73 × 85,759.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,166.68x = 37,066,110,584.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,066,110,584.83/288,166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,627.33

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