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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,788.87, 316,183.85 and 86,129.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,788.87, 316,183.85 and 86,129.87 is: 129,195.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,788.87 : 316,183.85 = 86,129.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,788.87/316,183.85 = 86,129.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,788.87x = 316,183.85 × 86,129.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,788.87x = 27,232,873,465.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,232,873,465.95/210,788.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,195.03

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