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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,973.51, 428,949.48 and 86,288.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,973.51, 428,949.48 and 86,288.57 is: 129,429.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,973.51 : 428,949.48 = 86,288.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,973.51/428,949.48 = 86,288.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,973.51x = 428,949.48 × 86,288.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,973.51x = 37,013,437,231.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,013,437,231.44/285,973.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,429.60

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