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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,064.14, 429,235.59 and 117,635.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,064.14, 429,235.59 and 117,635.07 is: 176,509.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,064.14 : 429,235.59 = 117,635.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,064.14/429,235.59 = 117,635.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,064.14x = 429,235.59 × 117,635.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,064.14x = 50,493,158,676.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,493,158,676.14/286,064.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,509.92

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