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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,686.34, 433,116.99 and 130,872.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,686.34, 433,116.99 and 130,872.42 is: 196,348.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,686.34 : 433,116.99 = 130,872.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,686.34/433,116.99 = 130,872.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,686.34x = 433,116.99 × 130,872.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,686.34x = 56,683,068,624.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,683,068,624.42/288,686.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,348.29

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