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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,936.72, 432,817.56 and 235,818

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,936.72, 432,817.56 and 235,818 is: 353,247.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,936.72 : 432,817.56 = 235,818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,936.72/432,817.56 = 235,818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,936.72x = 432,817.56 × 235,818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,936.72x = 102,066,171,364.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,066,171,364.08/288,936.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,247.49

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