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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,050.93, 429,062.46 and 106,171.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,050.93, 429,062.46 and 106,171.38 is: 159,251.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,050.93 : 429,062.46 = 106,171.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,050.93/429,062.46 = 106,171.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,050.93x = 429,062.46 × 106,171.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,050.93x = 45,554,153,484.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,554,153,484.39/286,050.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,251.90

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