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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,676.46, 432,866.84 and 153,817.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,676.46, 432,866.84 and 153,817.39 is: 230,647.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,676.46 : 432,866.84 = 153,817.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,676.46/432,866.84 = 153,817.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,676.46x = 432,866.84 × 153,817.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,676.46x = 66,582,446,848.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,582,446,848.72/288,676.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,647.30

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