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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,351.80, 429,527.70 and 146,092.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,351.80, 429,527.70 and 146,092.20 is: 219,138.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,351.80 : 429,527.70 = 146,092.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,351.80/429,527.70 = 146,092.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,351.80x = 429,527.70 × 146,092.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,351.80x = 62,750,646,653.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,750,646,653.94/286,351.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,138.30

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