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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,886.80, 430,330.20 and 146,918.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,886.80, 430,330.20 and 146,918.80 is: 220,378.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,886.80 : 430,330.20 = 146,918.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,886.80/430,330.20 = 146,918.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,886.80x = 430,330.20 × 146,918.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,886.80x = 63,223,596,587.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,223,596,587.76/286,886.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,378.20

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