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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,835.29, 430,104.87 and 84,405.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,835.29, 430,104.87 and 84,405.08 is: 126,564.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,835.29 : 430,104.87 = 84,405.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,835.29/430,104.87 = 84,405.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,835.29x = 430,104.87 × 84,405.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,835.29x = 36,303,037,102.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,303,037,102.45/286,835.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,564.06

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