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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,764.72, 433,147.08 and 140,894

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,764.72, 433,147.08 and 140,894 is: 211,341.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,764.72 : 433,147.08 = 140,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,764.72/433,147.08 = 140,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,764.72x = 433,147.08 × 140,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,764.72x = 61,027,824,689.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,027,824,689.52/288,764.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,341.00

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