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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,264.72, 429,397.08 and 75,919.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,264.72, 429,397.08 and 75,919.06 is: 113,878.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,264.72 : 429,397.08 = 75,919.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,264.72/429,397.08 = 75,919.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,264.72x = 429,397.08 × 75,919.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,264.72x = 32,599,422,680.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,599,422,680.34/286,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,878.59

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