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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,744.80, 430,007.85 and 86,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,744.80, 430,007.85 and 86,998.80 is: 130,465.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,744.80 : 430,007.85 = 86,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,744.80/430,007.85 = 86,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,744.80x = 430,007.85 × 86,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,744.80x = 37,410,166,940.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,410,166,940.58/286,744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,465.02

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