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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,453.72, 432,093.06 and 235,335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,453.72, 432,093.06 and 235,335 is: 352,523.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,453.72 : 432,093.06 = 235,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,453.72/432,093.06 = 235,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,453.72x = 432,093.06 × 235,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,453.72x = 101,686,620,275.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,686,620,275.10/288,453.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,523.17

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