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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,383.04, 431,994.48 and 143,853.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,383.04, 431,994.48 and 143,853.12 is: 215,490.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,383.04 : 431,994.48 = 143,853.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,383.04/431,994.48 = 143,853.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,383.04x = 431,994.48 × 143,853.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,383.04x = 62,143,753,770.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,143,753,770.78/288,383.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,490.32

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