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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,104.62, 429,156.94 and 152,580.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,104.62, 429,156.94 and 152,580.36 is: 228,870.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,104.62 : 429,156.94 = 152,580.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,104.62/429,156.94 = 152,580.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,104.62x = 429,156.94 × 152,580.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,104.62x = 65,480,920,401.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,480,920,401.70/286,104.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,870.55

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