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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,562.60, 429,843.90 and 220,130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,562.60, 429,843.90 and 220,130.60 is: 330,195.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,562.60 : 429,843.90 = 220,130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,562.60/429,843.90 = 220,130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,562.60x = 429,843.90 × 220,130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,562.60x = 94,621,795,613.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,621,795,613.34/286,562.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,195.90

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