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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,239.88, 432,622.19 and 153,417.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,239.88, 432,622.19 and 153,417.14 is: 230,265.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,239.88 : 432,622.19 = 153,417.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,239.88/432,622.19 = 153,417.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,239.88x = 432,622.19 × 153,417.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,239.88x = 66,371,656,160.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,371,656,160.14/288,239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,265.35

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