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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,542.55, 432,813.83 and 155,682.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,542.55, 432,813.83 and 155,682.30 is: 233,523.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,542.55 : 432,813.83 = 155,682.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,542.55/432,813.83 = 155,682.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,542.55x = 432,813.83 × 155,682.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,542.55x = 67,381,452,526.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,381,452,526.21/288,542.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,523.45

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