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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,276.20, 429,414.30 and 128,812.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,276.20, 429,414.30 and 128,812.20 is: 193,218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,276.20 : 429,414.30 = 128,812.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,276.20/429,414.30 = 128,812.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,276.20x = 429,414.30 × 128,812.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,276.20x = 55,313,800,694.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,313,800,694.46/286,276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,218.30

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