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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,898.63, 432,993.02 and 162,272.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,898.63, 432,993.02 and 162,272.69 is: 243,209.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,898.63 : 432,993.02 = 162,272.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,898.63/432,993.02 = 162,272.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,898.63x = 432,993.02 × 162,272.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,898.63x = 70,262,942,377.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,262,942,377.74/288,898.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,209.68

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