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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,209.81, 429,300.86 and 108,702.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,209.81, 429,300.86 and 108,702.97 is: 163,049.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,209.81 : 429,300.86 = 108,702.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,209.81/429,300.86 = 108,702.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,209.81x = 429,300.86 × 108,702.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,209.81x = 46,666,278,505.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,666,278,505.55/286,209.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,049.19

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