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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,973.01, 428,948.73 and 86,288.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,973.01, 428,948.73 and 86,288.07 is: 129,428.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,973.01 : 428,948.73 = 86,288.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,973.01/428,948.73 = 86,288.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,973.01x = 428,948.73 × 86,288.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,973.01x = 37,013,158,040.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,013,158,040.65/285,973.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,428.85

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