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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,965.80, 433,275.90 and 148,997.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,965.80, 433,275.90 and 148,997.80 is: 223,407.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,965.80 : 433,275.90 = 148,997.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,965.80/433,275.90 = 148,997.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,965.80x = 433,275.90 × 148,997.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,965.80x = 64,557,155,893.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,557,155,893.02/288,965.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,407.60

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