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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,868.91, 430,317.41 and 109,342.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,868.91, 430,317.41 and 109,342.83 is: 164,019.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,868.91 : 430,317.41 = 109,342.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,868.91/430,317.41 = 109,342.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,868.91x = 430,317.41 × 109,342.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,868.91x = 47,052,123,407.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,052,123,407.67/286,868.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,019.60

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