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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,564.80, 430,041.60 and 186,481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,564.80, 430,041.60 and 186,481.20 is: 279,848.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,564.80 : 430,041.60 = 186,481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,564.80/430,041.60 = 186,481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,564.80x = 430,041.60 × 186,481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,564.80x = 80,194,673,617.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,194,673,617.92/286,564.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,848.31

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