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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,680.36, 433,010.82 and 101,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,680.36, 433,010.82 and 101,687 is: 152,527.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,680.36 : 433,010.82 = 101,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,680.36/433,010.82 = 101,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,680.36x = 433,010.82 × 101,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,680.36x = 44,031,571,253.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,031,571,253.34/288,680.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,527.08

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