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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,930.68, 430,392.51 and 129,047.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,930.68, 430,392.51 and 129,047.64 is: 193,569.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,930.68 : 430,392.51 = 129,047.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,930.68/430,392.51 = 129,047.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,930.68x = 430,392.51 × 129,047.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,930.68x = 55,541,137,689.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,541,137,689.18/286,930.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,569.88

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