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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,865.70, 430,298.55 and 129,401.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,865.70, 430,298.55 and 129,401.70 is: 194,102.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,865.70 : 430,298.55 = 129,401.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,865.70/430,298.55 = 129,401.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,865.70x = 430,298.55 × 129,401.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,865.70x = 55,681,363,877.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,681,363,877.54/286,865.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,102.55

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