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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,914.59, 319,371.93 and 86,623.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,914.59, 319,371.93 and 86,623.56 is: 129,935.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,914.59 : 319,371.93 = 86,623.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,914.59/319,371.93 = 86,623.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,914.59x = 319,371.93 × 86,623.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,914.59x = 27,665,133,540.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,665,133,540.67/212,914.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,935.36

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