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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,999.98, 430,596.85 and 127,053.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,999.98, 430,596.85 and 127,053.85 is: 190,623.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,999.98 : 430,596.85 = 127,053.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,999.98/430,596.85 = 127,053.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,999.98x = 430,596.85 × 127,053.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,999.98x = 54,708,987,590.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,708,987,590.37/286,999.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,623.66

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