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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,972.01, 428,947.23 and 86,287.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,972.01, 428,947.23 and 86,287.07 is: 129,427.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,972.01 : 428,947.23 = 86,287.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,972.01/428,947.23 = 86,287.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,972.01x = 428,947.23 × 86,287.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,972.01x = 37,012,599,661.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,012,599,661.32/285,972.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,427.35

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