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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,665.78, 430,185.78 and 109,174.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,665.78, 430,185.78 and 109,174.53 is: 163,833.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,665.78 : 430,185.78 = 109,174.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,665.78/430,185.78 = 109,174.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,665.78x = 430,185.78 × 109,174.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,665.78x = 46,965,330,344.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,965,330,344.18/286,665.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,833.05

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