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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,587.61, 432,871.70 and 130,705.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,587.61, 432,871.70 and 130,705.65 is: 196,054.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,587.61 : 432,871.70 = 130,705.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,587.61/432,871.70 = 130,705.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,587.61x = 432,871.70 × 130,705.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,587.61x = 56,578,776,261.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,578,776,261.58/288,587.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,054.07

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