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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,041.35, 428,895.88 and 108,451.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,041.35, 428,895.88 and 108,451.48 is: 162,614.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,041.35 : 428,895.88 = 108,451.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,041.35/428,895.88 = 108,451.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,041.35x = 428,895.88 × 108,451.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,041.35x = 46,514,392,951.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,514,392,951.90/286,041.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,614.23

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