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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,766.91, 433,224.18 and 111,226.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,766.91, 433,224.18 and 111,226.25 is: 166,867.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,766.91 : 433,224.18 = 111,226.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,766.91/433,224.18 = 111,226.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,766.91x = 433,224.18 × 111,226.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,766.91x = 48,185,902,033.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,185,902,033.79/288,766.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,867.81

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