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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,849.80, 430,274.70 and 162,433.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,849.80, 430,274.70 and 162,433.80 is: 243,650.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,849.80 : 430,274.70 = 162,433.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,849.80/430,274.70 = 162,433.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,849.80x = 430,274.70 × 162,433.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,849.80x = 69,891,154,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,891,154,564.86/286,849.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,650.70

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