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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,803.80, 433,205.70 and 122,570.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,803.80, 433,205.70 and 122,570.20 is: 183,855.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,803.80 : 433,205.70 = 122,570.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,803.80/433,205.70 = 122,570.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,803.80x = 433,205.70 × 122,570.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,803.80x = 53,098,109,290.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,098,109,290.14/288,803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,855.30

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