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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,365.70, 429,548.55 and 220,140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,365.70, 429,548.55 and 220,140.10 is: 330,210.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,365.70 : 429,548.55 = 220,140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,365.70/429,548.55 = 220,140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,365.70x = 429,548.55 × 220,140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,365.70x = 94,560,860,751.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,560,860,751.86/286,365.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,210.15

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