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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,350.03, 429,531.20 and 86,670.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,350.03, 429,531.20 and 86,670.09 is: 130,007.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,350.03 : 429,531.20 = 86,670.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,350.03/429,531.20 = 86,670.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,350.03x = 429,531.20 × 86,670.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,350.03x = 37,227,507,328.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,227,507,328.46/286,350.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,007.00

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