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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,744.86, 429,946.38 and 109,265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,744.86, 429,946.38 and 109,265.76 is: 163,833.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,744.86 : 429,946.38 = 109,265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,744.86/429,946.38 = 109,265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,744.86x = 429,946.38 × 109,265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,744.86x = 46,978,417,969.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,978,417,969.95/286,744.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,833.51

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