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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,684, 433,206.43 and 138,940.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,684, 433,206.43 and 138,940.11 is: 208,497.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,684 : 433,206.43 = 138,940.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,684/433,206.43 = 138,940.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,684x = 433,206.43 × 138,940.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,684x = 60,189,748,689.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,189,748,689.56/288,684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,497.00

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