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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,361.58, 429,136.14 and 210,889.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,361.58, 429,136.14 and 210,889.82 is: 316,035.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,361.58 : 429,136.14 = 210,889.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,361.58/429,136.14 = 210,889.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,361.58x = 429,136.14 × 210,889.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,361.58x = 90,500,443,320.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,500,443,320.09/286,361.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,035.56

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