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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,550.60, 429,825.90 and 185,511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,550.60, 429,825.90 and 185,511.20 is: 278,266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,550.60 : 429,825.90 = 185,511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,550.60/429,825.90 = 185,511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,550.60x = 429,825.90 × 185,511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,550.60x = 79,737,518,500.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,737,518,500.08/286,550.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,266.80

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