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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,999.60, 413,999.40 and 86,475.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,999.60, 413,999.40 and 86,475.80 is: 129,713.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,999.60 : 413,999.40 = 86,475.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,999.60/413,999.40 = 86,475.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,999.60x = 413,999.40 × 86,475.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,999.60x = 35,800,929,314.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,800,929,314.52/275,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,713.70

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