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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,042.20, 428,868.90 and 108,522.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,042.20, 428,868.90 and 108,522.60 is: 162,710.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,042.20 : 428,868.90 = 108,522.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,042.20/428,868.90 = 108,522.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,042.20x = 428,868.90 × 108,522.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,042.20x = 46,541,968,087.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,541,968,087.14/286,042.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,710.15

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