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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,128.64, 429,192.96 and 89,152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,128.64, 429,192.96 and 89,152 is: 133,728

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,128.64 : 429,192.96 = 89,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,128.64/429,192.96 = 89,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,128.64x = 429,192.96 × 89,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,128.64x = 38,263,410,769.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,263,410,769.92/286,128.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,728

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