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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,949.79, 430,435.62 and 146,544.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,949.79, 430,435.62 and 146,544.39 is: 219,822.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,949.79 : 430,435.62 = 146,544.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,949.79/430,435.62 = 146,544.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,949.79x = 430,435.62 × 146,544.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,949.79x = 63,077,925,367.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,077,925,367.17/286,949.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,822.17

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