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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,985.16, 430,386.30 and 104,593.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,985.16, 430,386.30 and 104,593.23 is: 156,856.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,985.16 : 430,386.30 = 104,593.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,985.16/430,386.30 = 104,593.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,985.16x = 430,386.30 × 104,593.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,985.16x = 45,015,493,264.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,015,493,264.75/286,985.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,856.52

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