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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,808.08, 433,027.76 and 138,749.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,808.08, 433,027.76 and 138,749.84 is: 208,036.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,808.08 : 433,027.76 = 138,749.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,808.08/433,027.76 = 138,749.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,808.08x = 433,027.76 × 138,749.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,808.08x = 60,082,532,415.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,082,532,415.56/288,808.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,036.19

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