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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,096.52, 429,184.88 and 86,394.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,096.52, 429,184.88 and 86,394.26 is: 129,603.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,096.52 : 429,184.88 = 86,394.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,096.52/429,184.88 = 86,394.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,096.52x = 429,184.88 × 86,394.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,096.52x = 37,079,110,110.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,079,110,110.79/286,096.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,603.50

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