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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,768.72, 433,153.08 and 140,898

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,768.72, 433,153.08 and 140,898 is: 211,347.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,768.72 : 433,153.08 = 140,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,768.72/433,153.08 = 140,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,768.72x = 433,153.08 × 140,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,768.72x = 61,030,402,665.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,030,402,665.84/288,768.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,347.00

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