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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,875.60, 316,313.40 and 86,187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,875.60, 316,313.40 and 86,187.44 is: 129,281.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,875.60 : 316,313.40 = 86,187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,875.60/316,313.40 = 86,187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,875.60x = 316,313.40 × 86,187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,875.60x = 27,262,242,183.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,262,242,183.70/210,875.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,281.16

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