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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,044.94, 429,053.47 and 106,165.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,044.94, 429,053.47 and 106,165.38 is: 159,242.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,044.94 : 429,053.47 = 106,165.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,044.94/429,053.47 = 106,165.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,044.94x = 429,053.47 × 106,165.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,044.94x = 45,550,624,682.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,550,624,682.87/286,044.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,242.90

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