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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,483.38, 320,256.34 and 87,131.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,483.38, 320,256.34 and 87,131.30 is: 130,709.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,483.38 : 320,256.34 = 87,131.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,483.38/320,256.34 = 87,131.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,483.38x = 320,256.34 × 87,131.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,483.38x = 27,904,349,418.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,904,349,418.33/213,483.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,709.71

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