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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,320.30, 429,371.10 and 86,574.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,320.30, 429,371.10 and 86,574.30 is: 129,828.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,320.30 : 429,371.10 = 86,574.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,320.30/429,371.10 = 86,574.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,320.30x = 429,371.10 × 86,574.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,320.30x = 37,172,502,422.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,172,502,422.73/286,320.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,828.39

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