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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,063.97, 429,157.47 and 96,529.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,063.97, 429,157.47 and 96,529.04 is: 144,814.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,063.97 : 429,157.47 = 96,529.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,063.97/429,157.47 = 96,529.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,063.97x = 429,157.47 × 96,529.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,063.97x = 41,426,156,442.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,426,156,442.14/286,063.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,814.31

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