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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,341.60, 429,402.96 and 94,171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,341.60, 429,402.96 and 94,171.32 is: 141,220.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,341.60 : 429,402.96 = 94,171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,341.60/429,402.96 = 94,171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,341.60x = 429,402.96 × 94,171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,341.60x = 40,437,443,555.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,437,443,555.11/286,341.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,220.99

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