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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,898.92, 432,954.72 and 139,128.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,898.92, 432,954.72 and 139,128.30 is: 208,502.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,898.92 : 432,954.72 = 139,128.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,898.92/432,954.72 = 139,128.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,898.92x = 432,954.72 × 139,128.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,898.92x = 60,236,254,170.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,236,254,170.58/288,898.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,502.87

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