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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,568.60, 429,852.90 and 185,529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,568.60, 429,852.90 and 185,529.20 is: 278,293.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,568.60 : 429,852.90 = 185,529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,568.60/429,852.90 = 185,529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,568.60x = 429,852.90 × 185,529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,568.60x = 79,750,264,654.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,750,264,654.68/286,568.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,293.80

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