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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,300.79, 436,998.29 and 86,156.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,300.79, 436,998.29 and 86,156.25 is: 129,248.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,300.79 : 436,998.29 = 86,156.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,300.79/436,998.29 = 86,156.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,300.79x = 436,998.29 × 86,156.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,300.79x = 37,650,133,922.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,650,133,922.81/291,300.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,248.31

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