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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,576.20, 429,281.10 and 146,413.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,576.20, 429,281.10 and 146,413.80 is: 219,322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,576.20 : 429,281.10 = 146,413.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,576.20/429,281.10 = 146,413.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,576.20x = 429,281.10 × 146,413.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,576.20x = 62,852,677,119.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,852,677,119.18/286,576.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,322.74

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