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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,638.15, 429,967.08 and 128,867.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,638.15, 429,967.08 and 128,867.16 is: 193,305.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,638.15 : 429,967.08 = 128,867.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,638.15/429,967.08 = 128,867.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,638.15x = 429,967.08 × 128,867.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,638.15x = 55,408,636,493.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,408,636,493.09/286,638.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,305.17

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