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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,248.92, 432,165.62 and 175,902.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,248.92, 432,165.62 and 175,902.73 is: 263,727.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,248.92 : 432,165.62 = 175,902.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,248.92/432,165.62 = 175,902.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,248.92x = 432,165.62 × 175,902.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,248.92x = 76,019,113,010.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,019,113,010.80/288,248.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,727.31

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