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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,764.36, 319,161.66 and 86,343.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,764.36, 319,161.66 and 86,343.88 is: 129,521.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,764.36 : 319,161.66 = 86,343.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,764.36/319,161.66 = 86,343.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,764.36x = 319,161.66 × 86,343.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,764.36x = 27,557,656,071.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,557,656,071.64/212,764.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,521.96

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