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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,628.30, 318,942.45 and 86,268.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,628.30, 318,942.45 and 86,268.30 is: 129,402.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,628.30 : 318,942.45 = 86,268.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,628.30/318,942.45 = 86,268.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,628.30x = 318,942.45 × 86,268.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,628.30x = 27,514,622,959.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,514,622,959.34/212,628.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,402.45

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