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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,785.12, 316,177.68 and 86,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,785.12, 316,177.68 and 86,126 is: 129,189

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,785.12 : 316,177.68 = 86,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,785.12/316,177.68 = 86,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,785.12x = 316,177.68 × 86,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,785.12x = 27,231,118,867.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,231,118,867.68/210,785.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,189

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