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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,670.40, 430,005.60 and 86,981.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,670.40, 430,005.60 and 86,981.10 is: 130,471.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,670.40 : 430,005.60 = 86,981.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,670.40/430,005.60 = 86,981.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,670.40x = 430,005.60 × 86,981.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,670.40x = 37,402,360,094.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,402,360,094.16/286,670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,471.65

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