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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,996.18, 428,997.11 and 86,318.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,996.18, 428,997.11 and 86,318.22 is: 129,478.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,996.18 : 428,997.11 = 86,318.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,996.18/428,997.11 = 86,318.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,996.18x = 428,997.11 × 86,318.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,996.18x = 37,030,266,920.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,030,266,920.34/285,996.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,478.19

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