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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,233.63, 429,301.85 and 75,892.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,233.63, 429,301.85 and 75,892.83 is: 113,826.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,233.63 : 429,301.85 = 75,892.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,233.63/429,301.85 = 75,892.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,233.63x = 429,301.85 × 75,892.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,233.63x = 32,580,931,941.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,580,931,941.27/286,233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,826.36

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