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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,571.60, 429,857.40 and 220,139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,571.60, 429,857.40 and 220,139.60 is: 330,209.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,571.60 : 429,857.40 = 220,139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,571.60/429,857.40 = 220,139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,571.60x = 429,857.40 × 220,139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,571.60x = 94,628,636,093.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,628,636,093.04/286,571.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,209.40

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