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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,235.32, 432,145.86 and 136,348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,235.32, 432,145.86 and 136,348.20 is: 204,424.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,235.32 : 432,145.86 = 136,348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,235.32/432,145.86 = 136,348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,235.32x = 432,145.86 × 136,348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,235.32x = 58,922,310,148.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,922,310,148.45/288,235.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,424.32

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