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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,503.56, 429,755.34 and 108,969.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,503.56, 429,755.34 and 108,969.56 is: 163,454.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,503.56 : 429,755.34 = 108,969.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,503.56/429,755.34 = 108,969.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,503.56x = 429,755.34 × 108,969.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,503.56x = 46,830,250,307.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,830,250,307.45/286,503.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,454.34

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