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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,871.78, 430,321.72 and 109,345.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,871.78, 430,321.72 and 109,345.70 is: 164,023.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,871.78 : 430,321.72 = 109,345.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,871.78/430,321.72 = 109,345.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,871.78x = 430,321.72 × 109,345.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,871.78x = 47,053,829,698.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,053,829,698.60/286,871.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,023.91

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