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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,547.92, 431,739.32 and 238,651.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,547.92, 431,739.32 and 238,651.52 is: 357,081.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,547.92 : 431,739.32 = 238,651.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,547.92/431,739.32 = 238,651.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,547.92x = 431,739.32 × 238,651.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,547.92x = 103,035,241,609.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,035,241,609.81/288,547.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,081.91

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