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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,765, 433,322.46 and 122,553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,765, 433,322.46 and 122,553 is: 183,903.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,765 : 433,322.46 = 122,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,765/433,322.46 = 122,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,765x = 433,322.46 × 122,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,765x = 53,104,967,440.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,104,967,440.38/288,765
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,903.75

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