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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,581.72, 429,465.23 and 211,108.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,581.72, 429,465.23 and 211,108.35 is: 316,362.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,581.72 : 429,465.23 = 211,108.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,581.72/429,465.23 = 211,108.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,581.72x = 429,465.23 × 211,108.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,581.72x = 90,663,696,087.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,663,696,087.67/286,581.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,362.45

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