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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,774.60, 329,661.90 and 86,586.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,774.60, 329,661.90 and 86,586.30 is: 129,879.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,774.60 : 329,661.90 = 86,586.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,774.60/329,661.90 = 86,586.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,774.60x = 329,661.90 × 86,586.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,774.60x = 28,544,204,171.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,544,204,171.97/219,774.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,879.45

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