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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,266.38, 429,399.59 and 89,274.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,266.38, 429,399.59 and 89,274.38 is: 133,911.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,266.38 : 429,399.59 = 89,274.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,266.38/429,399.59 = 89,274.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,266.38x = 429,399.59 × 89,274.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,266.38x = 38,334,379,576.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,334,379,576.13/286,266.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,911.57

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