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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,929.92, 319,394.40 and 86,638.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,929.92, 319,394.40 and 86,638.74 is: 129,957.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,929.92 : 319,394.40 = 86,638.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,929.92/319,394.40 = 86,638.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,929.92x = 319,394.40 × 86,638.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,929.92x = 27,671,928,379.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,671,928,379.06/212,929.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,957.91

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