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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,913.23, 433,285.20 and 108,868.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,913.23, 433,285.20 and 108,868.76 is: 163,271.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,913.23 : 433,285.20 = 108,868.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,913.23/433,285.20 = 108,868.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,913.23x = 433,285.20 × 108,868.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,913.23x = 47,171,220,283.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,171,220,283.93/288,913.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,271.24

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