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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,757.39, 433,197.90 and 86,369.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,757.39, 433,197.90 and 86,369.38 is: 129,572.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,757.39 : 433,197.90 = 86,369.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,757.39/433,197.90 = 86,369.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,757.39x = 433,197.90 × 86,369.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,757.39x = 37,415,034,040.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,415,034,040.30/288,757.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,572.56

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