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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,727.27, 429,998.96 and 94,558.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,727.27, 429,998.96 and 94,558.55 is: 141,807.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,727.27 : 429,998.96 = 94,558.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,727.27/429,998.96 = 94,558.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,727.27x = 429,998.96 × 94,558.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,727.27x = 40,660,076,245.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,660,076,245.51/286,727.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,807.50

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