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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,774.20, 430,161.30 and 146,806.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,774.20, 430,161.30 and 146,806.20 is: 220,209.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,774.20 : 430,161.30 = 146,806.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,774.20/430,161.30 = 146,806.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,774.20x = 430,161.30 × 146,806.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,774.20x = 63,150,345,840.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,150,345,840.06/286,774.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,209.30

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