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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,768.30, 433,152.45 and 218,784.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,768.30, 433,152.45 and 218,784.30 is: 328,176.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,768.30 : 433,152.45 = 218,784.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,768.30/433,152.45 = 218,784.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,768.30x = 433,152.45 × 218,784.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,768.30x = 94,766,955,566.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,766,955,566.54/288,768.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,176.45

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