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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,523.78, 429,785.20 and 76,161.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,523.78, 429,785.20 and 76,161.72 is: 114,242.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,523.78 : 429,785.20 = 76,161.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,523.78/429,785.20 = 76,161.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,523.78x = 429,785.20 × 76,161.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,523.78x = 32,733,180,062.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,733,180,062.54/286,523.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,242.46

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