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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,580.20, 432,870.30 and 236,092.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,580.20, 432,870.30 and 236,092.20 is: 354,138.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,580.20 : 432,870.30 = 236,092.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,580.20/432,870.30 = 236,092.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,580.20x = 432,870.30 × 236,092.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,580.20x = 102,197,301,441.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,197,301,441.66/288,580.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,138.30

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