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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,828.80, 433,243.20 and 148,860.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,828.80, 433,243.20 and 148,860.80 is: 223,291.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,828.80 : 433,243.20 = 148,860.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,828.80/433,243.20 = 148,860.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,828.80x = 433,243.20 × 148,860.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,828.80x = 64,492,929,346.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,492,929,346.56/288,828.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,291.20

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