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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,061.30, 429,150.96 and 93,950.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,061.30, 429,150.96 and 93,950.21 is: 140,944.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,061.30 : 429,150.96 = 93,950.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,061.30/429,150.96 = 93,950.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,061.30x = 429,150.96 × 93,950.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,061.30x = 40,318,822,813.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,318,822,813.70/286,061.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,944.70

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