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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,457.11, 432,840.58 and 120,093.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,457.11, 432,840.58 and 120,093.65 is: 180,204.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,457.11 : 432,840.58 = 120,093.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,457.11/432,840.58 = 120,093.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,457.11x = 432,840.58 × 120,093.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,457.11x = 51,981,405,120.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,981,405,120.32/288,457.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,204.97

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