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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,280.80, 429,421.20 and 146,312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,280.80, 429,421.20 and 146,312.80 is: 219,469.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,280.80 : 429,421.20 = 146,312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,280.80/429,421.20 = 146,312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,280.80x = 429,421.20 × 146,312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,280.80x = 62,829,818,151.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,829,818,151.36/286,280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,469.20

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