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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,311.23, 316,850.21 and 86,739.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,311.23, 316,850.21 and 86,739.71 is: 130,061.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,311.23 : 316,850.21 = 86,739.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,311.23/316,850.21 = 86,739.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,311.23x = 316,850.21 × 86,739.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,311.23x = 27,483,494,895.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,483,494,895.14/211,311.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,061.69

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