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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,044.08, 429,052.21 and 106,164.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,044.08, 429,052.21 and 106,164.55 is: 159,241.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,044.08 : 429,052.21 = 106,164.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,044.08/429,052.21 = 106,164.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,044.08x = 429,052.21 × 106,164.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,044.08x = 45,550,133,463.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,550,133,463.11/286,044.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,241.66

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