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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,281.52, 433,838.49 and 86,869.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,281.52, 433,838.49 and 86,869.45 is: 130,279.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,281.52 : 433,838.49 = 86,869.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,281.52/433,838.49 = 86,869.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,281.52x = 433,838.49 × 86,869.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,281.52x = 37,687,309,279.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,687,309,279.97/289,281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,279.01

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