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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,799.94, 430,093.02 and 84,341.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,799.94, 430,093.02 and 84,341.86 is: 126,481.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,799.94 : 430,093.02 = 84,341.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,799.94/430,093.02 = 84,341.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,799.94x = 430,093.02 × 84,341.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,799.94x = 36,274,844,520.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,274,844,520.87/286,799.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,481.35

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