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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,366.80, 429,550.20 and 146,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,366.80, 429,550.20 and 146,107.20 is: 219,160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,366.80 : 429,550.20 = 146,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,366.80/429,550.20 = 146,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,366.80x = 429,550.20 × 146,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,366.80x = 62,760,376,981.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,760,376,981.44/286,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,160.80

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