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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,561.80, 430,037.10 and 186,478.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,561.80, 430,037.10 and 186,478.20 is: 279,843.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,561.80 : 430,037.10 = 186,478.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,561.80/430,037.10 = 186,478.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,561.80x = 430,037.10 × 186,478.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,561.80x = 80,192,544,341.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,192,544,341.22/286,561.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,843.80

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