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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,545.60, 425,318.40 and 86,553.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,545.60, 425,318.40 and 86,553.60 is: 129,830.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,545.60 : 425,318.40 = 86,553.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,545.60/425,318.40 = 86,553.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,545.60x = 425,318.40 × 86,553.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,545.60x = 36,812,838,666.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,812,838,666.24/283,545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,830.40

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