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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,393.60, 429,460.80 and 128,540.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,393.60, 429,460.80 and 128,540.80 is: 192,753.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,393.60 : 429,460.80 = 128,540.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,393.60/429,460.80 = 128,540.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,393.60x = 429,460.80 × 128,540.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,393.60x = 55,203,234,800.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,203,234,800.64/286,393.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,753.03

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