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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,892.93, 433,104.52 and 120,538.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,892.93, 433,104.52 and 120,538.65 is: 180,709.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,892.93 : 433,104.52 = 120,538.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,892.93/433,104.52 = 120,538.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,892.93x = 433,104.52 × 120,538.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,892.93x = 52,205,834,629.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,205,834,629.77/288,892.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,709.98

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