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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,846.28, 430,252.96 and 109,371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,846.28, 430,252.96 and 109,371.20 is: 164,050.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,846.28 : 430,252.96 = 109,371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,846.28/430,252.96 = 109,371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,846.28x = 430,252.96 × 109,371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,846.28x = 47,057,282,538.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,057,282,538.75/286,846.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,050.52

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