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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,589.20, 432,883.80 and 236,101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,589.20, 432,883.80 and 236,101.20 is: 354,151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,589.20 : 432,883.80 = 236,101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,589.20/432,883.80 = 236,101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,589.20x = 432,883.80 × 236,101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,589.20x = 102,204,384,640.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,204,384,640.56/288,589.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,151.80

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