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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,421.09, 432,902.99 and 146,368.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,421.09, 432,902.99 and 146,368.33 is: 219,690.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,421.09 : 432,902.99 = 146,368.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,421.09/432,902.99 = 146,368.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,421.09x = 432,902.99 × 146,368.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,421.09x = 63,363,287,698.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,363,287,698.31/288,421.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,690.20

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