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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,670.46, 430,057.58 and 118,097.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,670.46, 430,057.58 and 118,097.10 is: 177,167.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,670.46 : 430,057.58 = 118,097.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,670.46/430,057.58 = 118,097.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,670.46x = 430,057.58 × 118,097.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,670.46x = 50,788,554,401.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,788,554,401.40/286,670.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,167.03

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