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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,201.46, 429,211.02 and 94,031.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,201.46, 429,211.02 and 94,031.27 is: 141,016.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,201.46 : 429,211.02 = 94,031.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,201.46/429,211.02 = 94,031.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,201.46x = 429,211.02 × 94,031.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,201.46x = 40,359,257,308.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,359,257,308.60/286,201.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,016.95

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