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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,721.20, 430,081.80 and 146,753.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,721.20, 430,081.80 and 146,753.20 is: 220,129.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,721.20 : 430,081.80 = 146,753.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,721.20/430,081.80 = 146,753.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,721.20x = 430,081.80 × 146,753.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,721.20x = 63,115,880,411.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,115,880,411.76/286,721.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,129.80

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