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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,310.90, 429,519.14 and 94,196.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,310.90, 429,519.14 and 94,196.13 is: 141,311.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,310.90 : 429,519.14 = 94,196.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,310.90/429,519.14 = 94,196.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,310.90x = 429,519.14 × 94,196.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,310.90x = 40,459,039,624.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,459,039,624.50/286,310.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,311.56

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