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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,135.70, 429,203.55 and 219,910.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,135.70, 429,203.55 and 219,910.10 is: 329,865.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,135.70 : 429,203.55 = 219,910.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,135.70/429,203.55 = 219,910.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,135.70x = 429,203.55 × 219,910.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,135.70x = 94,386,195,600.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,386,195,600.86/286,135.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,865.15

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