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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,172.82, 429,262.20 and 86,494.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,172.82, 429,262.20 and 86,494.86 is: 129,743.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,172.82 : 429,262.20 = 86,494.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,172.82/429,262.20 = 86,494.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,172.82x = 429,262.20 × 86,494.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,172.82x = 37,128,973,892.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,128,973,892.29/286,172.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,743.19

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