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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,823.80, 430,430.10 and 186,740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,823.80, 430,430.10 and 186,740.20 is: 280,236.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,823.80 : 430,430.10 = 186,740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,823.80/430,430.10 = 186,740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,823.80x = 430,430.10 × 186,740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,823.80x = 80,378,602,960.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,378,602,960.02/286,823.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,236.87

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