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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,542.74, 329,240.31 and 86,388.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,542.74, 329,240.31 and 86,388.10 is: 129,553.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,542.74 : 329,240.31 = 86,388.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,542.74/329,240.31 = 86,388.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,542.74x = 329,240.31 × 86,388.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,542.74x = 28,442,444,824.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,442,444,824.31/219,542.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,553.11

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