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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,911.55, 433,194.52 and 148,943.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,911.55, 433,194.52 and 148,943.55 is: 223,326.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,911.55 : 433,194.52 = 148,943.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,911.55/433,194.52 = 148,943.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,911.55x = 433,194.52 × 148,943.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,911.55x = 64,521,529,649.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,521,529,649.35/288,911.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,326.24

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