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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,117.72, 429,192.98 and 75,750.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,117.72, 429,192.98 and 75,750.19 is: 113,629.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,117.72 : 429,192.98 = 75,750.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,117.72/429,192.98 = 75,750.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,117.72x = 429,192.98 × 75,750.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,117.72x = 32,511,448,614.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,511,448,614.00/286,117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,629.62

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