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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,596.64, 432,982.56 and 138,794.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,596.64, 432,982.56 and 138,794.42 is: 208,233.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,596.64 : 432,982.56 = 138,794.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,596.64/432,982.56 = 138,794.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,596.64x = 432,982.56 × 138,794.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,596.64x = 60,095,563,285.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,095,563,285.32/288,596.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,233.76

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