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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,637.60, 429,826.80 and 128,784.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,637.60, 429,826.80 and 128,784.80 is: 193,118.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,637.60 : 429,826.80 = 128,784.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,637.60/429,826.80 = 128,784.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,637.60x = 429,826.80 × 128,784.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,637.60x = 55,355,158,472.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,355,158,472.64/286,637.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,118.97

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