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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,221.92, 432,037.28 and 110,681.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,221.92, 432,037.28 and 110,681.12 is: 165,908.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,221.92 : 432,037.28 = 110,681.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,221.92/432,037.28 = 110,681.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,221.92x = 432,037.28 × 110,681.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,221.92x = 47,818,370,032.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,818,370,032.15/288,221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,908.17

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