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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,850.88, 316,276.61 and 86,191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,850.88, 316,276.61 and 86,191.88 is: 129,287.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,850.88 : 316,276.61 = 86,191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,850.88/316,276.61 = 86,191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,850.88x = 316,276.61 × 86,191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,850.88x = 27,260,473,603.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,260,473,603.58/210,850.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,287.93

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