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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,769.92, 433,228.68 and 111,229.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,769.92, 433,228.68 and 111,229.26 is: 166,872.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,769.92 : 433,228.68 = 111,229.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,769.92/433,228.68 = 111,229.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,769.92x = 433,228.68 × 111,229.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,769.92x = 48,187,705,487.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,187,705,487.18/288,769.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,872.32

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