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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,993.64, 319,174.92 and 86,480.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,993.64, 319,174.92 and 86,480.04 is: 129,591.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,993.64 : 319,174.92 = 86,480.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,993.64/319,174.92 = 86,480.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,993.64x = 319,174.92 × 86,480.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,993.64x = 27,602,259,848.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,602,259,848.60/212,993.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,591.94

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