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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,028.91, 429,181.88 and 117,673.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,028.91, 429,181.88 and 117,673.65 is: 176,567.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,028.91 : 429,181.88 = 117,673.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,028.91/429,181.88 = 117,673.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,028.91x = 429,181.88 × 117,673.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,028.91x = 50,503,397,745.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,503,397,745.09/286,028.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,567.46

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