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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,845.16, 316,310.62 and 86,196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,845.16, 316,310.62 and 86,196.20 is: 129,311.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,845.16 : 316,310.62 = 86,196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,845.16/316,310.62 = 86,196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,845.16x = 316,310.62 × 86,196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,845.16x = 27,264,773,463.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,264,773,463.64/210,845.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,311.83

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