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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,590.20, 432,885.30 and 236,102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,590.20, 432,885.30 and 236,102.20 is: 354,153.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,590.20 : 432,885.30 = 236,102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,590.20/432,885.30 = 236,102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,590.20x = 432,885.30 × 236,102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,590.20x = 102,205,171,677.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,205,171,677.66/288,590.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,153.30

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