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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,354.80, 429,532.20 and 146,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,354.80, 429,532.20 and 146,095.20 is: 219,142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,354.80 : 429,532.20 = 146,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,354.80/429,532.20 = 146,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,354.80x = 429,532.20 × 146,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,354.80x = 62,752,592,665.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,752,592,665.44/286,354.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,142.80

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