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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,521.24, 429,867.81 and 115,655.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,521.24, 429,867.81 and 115,655.04 is: 173,517.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,521.24 : 429,867.81 = 115,655.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,521.24/429,867.81 = 115,655.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,521.24x = 429,867.81 × 115,655.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,521.24x = 49,716,378,760.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,716,378,760.26/286,521.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,517.25

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