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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,768.66, 316,182.15 and 86,080.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,768.66, 316,182.15 and 86,080.50 is: 129,132.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,768.66 : 316,182.15 = 86,080.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,768.66/316,182.15 = 86,080.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,768.66x = 316,182.15 × 86,080.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,768.66x = 27,217,117,563.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,217,117,563.08/210,768.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,132.66

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