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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,860.02, 413,738.11 and 86,291.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,860.02, 413,738.11 and 86,291.99 is: 129,421.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,860.02 : 413,738.11 = 86,291.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,860.02/413,738.11 = 86,291.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,860.02x = 413,738.11 × 86,291.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,860.02x = 35,702,284,850.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,702,284,850.74/275,860.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,421.74

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