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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,697.96, 433,105.26 and 120,230.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,697.96, 433,105.26 and 120,230.92 is: 180,370.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,697.96 : 433,105.26 = 120,230.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,697.96/433,105.26 = 120,230.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,697.96x = 433,105.26 × 120,230.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,697.96x = 52,072,643,866.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,072,643,866.64/288,697.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,370.67

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