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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,230.84, 429,317.10 and 75,890.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,230.84, 429,317.10 and 75,890.04 is: 113,827.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,230.84 : 429,317.10 = 75,890.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,230.84/429,317.10 = 75,890.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,230.84x = 429,317.10 × 75,890.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,230.84x = 32,580,891,891.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,580,891,891.68/286,230.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,827.33

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