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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,412.13, 318,619.01 and 86,054.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,412.13, 318,619.01 and 86,054.76 is: 129,082.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,412.13 : 318,619.01 = 86,054.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,412.13/318,619.01 = 86,054.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,412.13x = 318,619.01 × 86,054.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,412.13x = 27,418,682,652.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,418,682,652.12/212,412.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,082.47

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