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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,639.99, 319,093.49 and 86,280.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,639.99, 319,093.49 and 86,280.74 is: 129,475.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,639.99 : 319,093.49 = 86,280.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,639.99/319,093.49 = 86,280.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,639.99x = 319,093.49 × 86,280.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,639.99x = 27,531,622,446.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,531,622,446.38/212,639.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,475.28

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