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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,124.40, 316,417.80 and 86,324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,124.40, 316,417.80 and 86,324.40 is: 129,376.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,124.40 : 316,417.80 = 86,324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,124.40/316,417.80 = 86,324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,124.40x = 316,417.80 × 86,324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,124.40x = 27,314,576,734.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,314,576,734.32/211,124.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,376.69

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