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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,409.48, 429,780.74 and 117,946.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,409.48, 429,780.74 and 117,946.76 is: 176,988.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,409.48 : 429,780.74 = 117,946.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,409.48/429,780.74 = 117,946.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,409.48x = 429,780.74 × 117,946.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,409.48x = 50,691,243,054.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,691,243,054.76/286,409.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,988.71

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