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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,901.54, 432,991.32 and 139,113.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,901.54, 432,991.32 and 139,113.91 is: 208,497.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,901.54 : 432,991.32 = 139,113.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,901.54/432,991.32 = 139,113.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,901.54x = 432,991.32 × 139,113.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,901.54x = 60,235,115,521.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,235,115,521.26/288,901.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,497.04

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