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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,810.74, 430,221.78 and 104,435.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,810.74, 430,221.78 and 104,435.19 is: 156,654.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,810.74 : 430,221.78 = 104,435.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,810.74/430,221.78 = 104,435.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,810.74x = 430,221.78 × 104,435.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,810.74x = 44,930,293,336.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,930,293,336.44/286,810.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,654.85

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