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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,359.60, 329,125.80 and 86,217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,359.60, 329,125.80 and 86,217.20 is: 129,359.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,359.60 : 329,125.80 = 86,217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,359.60/329,125.80 = 86,217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,359.60x = 329,125.80 × 86,217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,359.60x = 28,376,304,923.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,376,304,923.76/219,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,359.76

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