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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,280.49, 432,422.27 and 189,068.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,280.49, 432,422.27 and 189,068.95 is: 283,604.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,280.49 : 432,422.27 = 189,068.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,280.49/432,422.27 = 189,068.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,280.49x = 432,422.27 × 189,068.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,280.49x = 81,757,624,545.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,757,624,545.52/288,280.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,604.43

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