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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,759.76, 431,024.65 and 254,671.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,759.76, 431,024.65 and 254,671.72 is: 380,142.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,759.76 : 431,024.65 = 254,671.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,759.76/431,024.65 = 254,671.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,759.76x = 431,024.65 × 254,671.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,759.76x = 109,769,787,263.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,769,787,263.66/288,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,142.26

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