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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,313.30, 429,360.60 and 86,567.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,313.30, 429,360.60 and 86,567.30 is: 129,817.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,313.30 : 429,360.60 = 86,567.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,313.30/429,360.60 = 86,567.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,313.30x = 429,360.60 × 86,567.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,313.30x = 37,168,587,868.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,168,587,868.38/286,313.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,817.89

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