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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,287.28, 432,430.92 and 130,512.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,287.28, 432,430.92 and 130,512.24 is: 195,768.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,287.28 : 432,430.92 = 130,512.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,287.28/432,430.92 = 130,512.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,287.28x = 432,430.92 × 130,512.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,287.28x = 56,437,528,014.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,437,528,014.46/288,287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,768.36

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