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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,429.11, 429,526.62 and 124,333.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,429.11, 429,526.62 and 124,333.53 is: 186,449.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,429.11 : 429,526.62 = 124,333.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,429.11/429,526.62 = 124,333.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,429.11x = 429,526.62 × 124,333.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,429.11x = 53,404,560,893.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,404,560,893.57/286,429.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,449.49

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