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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,391.60, 429,554.48 and 76,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,391.60, 429,554.48 and 76,046 is: 114,060.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,391.60 : 429,554.48 = 76,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,391.60/429,554.48 = 76,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,391.60x = 429,554.48 × 76,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,391.60x = 32,665,899,986.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,665,899,986.08/286,391.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,060.26

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