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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,200.46, 429,209.53 and 94,030.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,200.46, 429,209.53 and 94,030.27 is: 141,015.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,200.46 : 429,209.53 = 94,030.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,200.46/429,209.53 = 94,030.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,200.46x = 429,209.53 × 94,030.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,200.46x = 40,358,687,522.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,358,687,522.32/286,200.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,015.45

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