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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,629.40, 429,944.10 and 89,637.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,629.40, 429,944.10 and 89,637.40 is: 134,456.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,629.40 : 429,944.10 = 89,637.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,629.40/429,944.10 = 89,637.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,629.40x = 429,944.10 × 89,637.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,629.40x = 38,539,071,269.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,539,071,269.34/286,629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,456.10

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