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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,047.78, 428,989.86 and 115,269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,047.78, 428,989.86 and 115,269 is: 172,870.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,047.78 : 428,989.86 = 115,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,047.78/428,989.86 = 115,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,047.78x = 428,989.86 × 115,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,047.78x = 49,449,232,172.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,449,232,172.34/286,047.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,870.53

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