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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,705.08, 430,109.47 and 118,131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,705.08, 430,109.47 and 118,131.63 is: 177,218.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,705.08 : 430,109.47 = 118,131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,705.08/430,109.47 = 118,131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,705.08x = 430,109.47 × 118,131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,705.08x = 50,809,530,618.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,809,530,618.99/286,705.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,218.80

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