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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,413.70, 432,620.55 and 188,880.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,413.70, 432,620.55 and 188,880.90 is: 283,321.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,413.70 : 432,620.55 = 188,880.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,413.70/432,620.55 = 188,880.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,413.70x = 432,620.55 × 188,880.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,413.70x = 81,713,758,842.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,713,758,842.50/288,413.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,321.35

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