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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,716.19, 430,120.80 and 94,533.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,716.19, 430,120.80 and 94,533.22 is: 141,815.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,716.19 : 430,120.80 = 94,533.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,716.19/430,120.80 = 94,533.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,716.19x = 430,120.80 × 94,533.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,716.19x = 40,660,701,589.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,660,701,589.71/286,716.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,815.16

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