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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,350.30, 429,416.10 and 86,604.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,350.30, 429,416.10 and 86,604.30 is: 129,873.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,350.30 : 429,416.10 = 86,604.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,350.30/429,416.10 = 86,604.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,350.30x = 429,416.10 × 86,604.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,350.30x = 37,189,280,749.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,189,280,749.23/286,350.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,873.38

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