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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,953.52, 433,449.72 and 111,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,953.52, 433,449.72 and 111,462 is: 167,200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,953.52 : 433,449.72 = 111,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,953.52/433,449.72 = 111,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,953.52x = 433,449.72 × 111,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,953.52x = 48,313,172,690.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,313,172,690.64/288,953.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,200.50

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