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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,383.60, 429,445.80 and 128,530.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,383.60, 429,445.80 and 128,530.80 is: 192,738.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,383.60 : 429,445.80 = 128,530.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,383.60/429,445.80 = 128,530.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,383.60x = 429,445.80 × 128,530.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,383.60x = 55,197,012,230.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,197,012,230.64/286,383.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,738.03

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