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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,967.82, 428,954.60 and 86,289.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,967.82, 428,954.60 and 86,289.86 is: 129,435.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,967.82 : 428,954.60 = 86,289.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,967.82/428,954.60 = 86,289.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,967.82x = 428,954.60 × 86,289.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,967.82x = 37,014,433,668.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,014,433,668.47/285,967.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,435.66

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