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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,640.22, 429,970.02 and 76,278.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,640.22, 429,970.02 and 76,278.36 is: 114,420.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,640.22 : 429,970.02 = 76,278.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,640.22/429,970.02 = 76,278.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,640.22x = 429,970.02 × 76,278.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,640.22x = 32,797,407,974.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,797,407,974.77/286,640.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,420.12

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