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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,924.20, 433,256.70 and 111,372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,924.20, 433,256.70 and 111,372.20 is: 167,008.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,924.20 : 433,256.70 = 111,372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,924.20/433,256.70 = 111,372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,924.20x = 433,256.70 × 111,372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,924.20x = 48,252,751,843.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,252,751,843.74/288,924.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,008.34

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