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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,639.15, 429,968.58 and 128,868.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,639.15, 429,968.58 and 128,868.16 is: 193,306.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,639.15 : 429,968.58 = 128,868.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,639.15/429,968.58 = 128,868.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,639.15x = 429,968.58 × 128,868.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,639.15x = 55,409,259,762.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,409,259,762.41/286,639.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,306.67

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