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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,545.40, 317,318.10 and 86,886.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,545.40, 317,318.10 and 86,886.40 is: 130,329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,545.40 : 317,318.10 = 86,886.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,545.40/317,318.10 = 86,886.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,545.40x = 317,318.10 × 86,886.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,545.40x = 27,570,627,363.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,570,627,363.84/211,545.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,329.60

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