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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,712.20, 430,068.30 and 146,744.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,712.20, 430,068.30 and 146,744.20 is: 220,116.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,712.20 : 430,068.30 = 146,744.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,712.20/430,068.30 = 146,744.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,712.20x = 430,068.30 × 146,744.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,712.20x = 63,110,028,628.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,110,028,628.86/286,712.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,116.30

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