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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,749.20, 433,115.70 and 130,977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,749.20, 433,115.70 and 130,977.40 is: 196,462.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,749.20 : 433,115.70 = 130,977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,749.20/433,115.70 = 130,977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,749.20x = 433,115.70 × 130,977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,749.20x = 56,728,368,285.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,728,368,285.18/288,749.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,462.43

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