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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,323.51, 429,375.73 and 94,153.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,323.51, 429,375.73 and 94,153.17 is: 141,193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,323.51 : 429,375.73 = 94,153.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,323.51/429,375.73 = 94,153.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,323.51x = 429,375.73 × 94,153.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,323.51x = 40,427,083,482.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,427,083,482.92/286,323.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,193.73

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