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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,321.38, 429,372.54 and 94,151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,321.38, 429,372.54 and 94,151.04 is: 141,190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,321.38 : 429,372.54 = 94,151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,321.38/429,372.54 = 94,151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,321.38x = 429,372.54 × 94,151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,321.38x = 40,425,871,188.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,425,871,188.44/286,321.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,190.54

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