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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,523.40, 429,785.10 and 146,555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,523.40, 429,785.10 and 146,555.40 is: 219,833.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,523.40 : 429,785.10 = 146,555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,523.40/429,785.10 = 146,555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,523.40x = 429,785.10 × 146,555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,523.40x = 62,987,327,244.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,987,327,244.54/286,523.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,833.10

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