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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,808.80, 430,213.20 and 162,392.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,808.80, 430,213.20 and 162,392.80 is: 243,589.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,808.80 : 430,213.20 = 162,392.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,808.80/430,213.20 = 162,392.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,808.80x = 430,213.20 × 162,392.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,808.80x = 69,863,526,144.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,863,526,144.96/286,808.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,589.20

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