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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,111.60, 534,167.40 and 286,127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,111.60, 534,167.40 and 286,127.60 is: 429,191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,111.60 : 534,167.40 = 286,127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,111.60/534,167.40 = 286,127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,111.60x = 534,167.40 × 286,127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,111.60x = 152,840,036,160.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,840,036,160.24/356,111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,191.40

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