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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,647.03, 430,022.25 and 118,075.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,647.03, 430,022.25 and 118,075.34 is: 177,134.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,647.03 : 430,022.25 = 118,075.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,647.03/430,022.25 = 118,075.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,647.03x = 430,022.25 × 118,075.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,647.03x = 50,775,023,376.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,775,023,376.32/286,647.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,134.31

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