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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,969.20, 432,870.60 and 164,164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,969.20, 432,870.60 and 164,164.40 is: 245,915.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,969.20 : 432,870.60 = 164,164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,969.20/432,870.60 = 164,164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,969.20x = 432,870.60 × 164,164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,969.20x = 71,061,942,326.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,061,942,326.64/288,969.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,915.28

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