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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,569.04, 433,008.30 and 120,205.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,569.04, 433,008.30 and 120,205.68 is: 180,372.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,569.04 : 433,008.30 = 120,205.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,569.04/433,008.30 = 120,205.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,569.04x = 433,008.30 × 120,205.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,569.04x = 52,050,057,147.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,050,057,147.14/288,569.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,372.98

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