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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,212.20, 432,059.10 and 188,420.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,212.20, 432,059.10 and 188,420.20 is: 282,460.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,212.20 : 432,059.10 = 188,420.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,212.20/432,059.10 = 188,420.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,212.20x = 432,059.10 × 188,420.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,212.20x = 81,408,662,033.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,408,662,033.82/288,212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,460.85

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