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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,267.38, 429,401.09 and 89,275.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,267.38, 429,401.09 and 89,275.38 is: 133,913.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,267.38 : 429,401.09 = 89,275.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,267.38/429,401.09 = 89,275.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,267.38x = 429,401.09 × 89,275.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,267.38x = 38,334,945,482.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,334,945,482.16/286,267.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,913.08

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