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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,828.04, 433,316.10 and 120,292.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,828.04, 433,316.10 and 120,292.36 is: 180,469.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,828.04 : 433,316.10 = 120,292.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,828.04/433,316.10 = 120,292.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,828.04x = 433,316.10 × 120,292.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,828.04x = 52,124,616,295.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,124,616,295.00/288,828.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,469.38

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