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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,787.76, 430,387.92 and 106,897.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,787.76, 430,387.92 and 106,897.92 is: 160,423.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,787.76 : 430,387.92 = 106,897.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,787.76/430,387.92 = 106,897.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,787.76x = 430,387.92 × 106,897.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,787.76x = 46,007,573,441.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,007,573,441.13/286,787.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,423.77

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