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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,823.80, 433,235.70 and 148,855.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,823.80, 433,235.70 and 148,855.80 is: 223,283.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,823.80 : 433,235.70 = 148,855.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,823.80/433,235.70 = 148,855.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,823.80x = 433,235.70 × 148,855.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,823.80x = 64,489,646,712.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,489,646,712.06/288,823.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,283.70

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