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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,726.72, 430,141.80 and 118,153.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,726.72, 430,141.80 and 118,153.22 is: 177,251.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,726.72 : 430,141.80 = 118,153.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,726.72/430,141.80 = 118,153.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,726.72x = 430,141.80 × 118,153.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,726.72x = 50,822,638,726.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,822,638,726.60/286,726.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,251.14

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