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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,407.31, 318,611.87 and 86,050.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,407.31, 318,611.87 and 86,050.01 is: 129,075.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,407.31 : 318,611.87 = 86,050.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,407.31/318,611.87 = 86,050.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,407.31x = 318,611.87 × 86,050.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,407.31x = 27,416,554,599.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,416,554,599.62/212,407.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,075.38

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