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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,671.83, 432,962.27 and 96,544.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,671.83, 432,962.27 and 96,544.80 is: 144,801.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,671.83 : 432,962.27 = 96,544.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,671.83/432,962.27 = 96,544.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,671.83x = 432,962.27 × 96,544.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,671.83x = 41,800,255,644.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,800,255,644.02/288,671.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,801.99

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