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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,232.11, 429,397.57 and 96,693.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,232.11, 429,397.57 and 96,693.83 is: 145,057.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,232.11 : 429,397.57 = 96,693.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,232.11/429,397.57 = 96,693.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,232.11x = 429,397.57 × 96,693.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,232.11x = 41,520,095,635.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,520,095,635.99/286,232.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,057.43

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