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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,546.60, 425,319.90 and 86,554.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,546.60, 425,319.90 and 86,554.60 is: 129,831.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,546.60 : 425,319.90 = 86,554.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,546.60/425,319.90 = 86,554.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,546.60x = 425,319.90 × 86,554.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,546.60x = 36,813,393,816.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,813,393,816.54/283,546.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,831.90

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