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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,273.44, 429,344.55 and 128,547

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,273.44, 429,344.55 and 128,547 is: 192,791.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,273.44 : 429,344.55 = 128,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,273.44/429,344.55 = 128,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,273.44x = 429,344.55 × 128,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,273.44x = 55,190,953,868.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,190,953,868.85/286,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,791.04

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