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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,323.90, 429,534.45 and 86,642.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,323.90, 429,534.45 and 86,642.70 is: 129,978.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,323.90 : 429,534.45 = 86,642.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,323.90/429,534.45 = 86,642.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,323.90x = 429,534.45 × 86,642.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,323.90x = 37,216,024,491.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,216,024,491.02/286,323.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,978.76

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