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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,637.99, 319,090.49 and 86,278.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,637.99, 319,090.49 and 86,278.74 is: 129,472.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,637.99 : 319,090.49 = 86,278.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,637.99/319,090.49 = 86,278.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,637.99x = 319,090.49 × 86,278.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,637.99x = 27,530,724,118.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,530,724,118.74/212,637.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,472.27

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