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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,567.70, 432,851.55 and 189,034.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,567.70, 432,851.55 and 189,034.90 is: 283,552.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,567.70 : 432,851.55 = 189,034.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,567.70/432,851.55 = 189,034.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,567.70x = 432,851.55 × 189,034.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,567.70x = 81,824,049,469.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,824,049,469.10/288,567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,552.35

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