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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,522.55, 432,783.83 and 155,662.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,522.55, 432,783.83 and 155,662.30 is: 233,493.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,522.55 : 432,783.83 = 155,662.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,522.55/432,783.83 = 155,662.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,522.55x = 432,783.83 × 155,662.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,522.55x = 67,368,125,602.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,368,125,602.30/288,522.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,493.45

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