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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,569.10, 429,853.65 and 185,529.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,569.10, 429,853.65 and 185,529.70 is: 278,294.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,569.10 : 429,853.65 = 185,529.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,569.10/429,853.65 = 185,529.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,569.10x = 429,853.65 × 185,529.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,569.10x = 79,750,618,728.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,750,618,728.41/286,569.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,294.55

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