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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,041.32, 429,131.34 and 86,349.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,041.32, 429,131.34 and 86,349.78 is: 129,545.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,041.32 : 429,131.34 = 86,349.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,041.32/429,131.34 = 86,349.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,041.32x = 429,131.34 × 86,349.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,041.32x = 37,055,396,800.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,055,396,800.11/286,041.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,545.61

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