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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,167.99, 429,312.70 and 108,671.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,167.99, 429,312.70 and 108,671.07 is: 163,029.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,167.99 : 429,312.70 = 108,671.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,167.99/429,312.70 = 108,671.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,167.99x = 429,312.70 × 108,671.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,167.99x = 46,653,870,473.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,653,870,473.59/286,167.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,029.66

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