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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,231.40, 431,180.70 and 253,239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,231.40, 431,180.70 and 253,239.40 is: 378,834.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,231.40 : 431,180.70 = 253,239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,231.40/431,180.70 = 253,239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,231.40x = 431,180.70 × 253,239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,231.40x = 109,191,941,759.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,191,941,759.58/288,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,834.30

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