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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,550, 432,688.76 and 168,641.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,550, 432,688.76 and 168,641.34 is: 252,882.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,550 : 432,688.76 = 168,641.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,550/432,688.76 = 168,641.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,550x = 432,688.76 × 168,641.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,550x = 72,969,212,289.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,969,212,289.34/288,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,882.39

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