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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,549.92, 431,742.31 and 238,653.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,549.92, 431,742.31 and 238,653.52 is: 357,084.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,549.92 : 431,742.31 = 238,653.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,549.92/431,742.31 = 238,653.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,549.92x = 431,742.31 × 238,653.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,549.92x = 103,036,822,014.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,036,822,014.43/288,549.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,084.91

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