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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,994.18, 428,994.11 and 86,316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,994.18, 428,994.11 and 86,316.22 is: 129,475.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,994.18 : 428,994.11 = 86,316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,994.18/428,994.11 = 86,316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,994.18x = 428,994.11 × 86,316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,994.18x = 37,029,149,977.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,029,149,977.46/285,994.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,475.19

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