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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,918.96, 354,030.68 and 86,146.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,918.96, 354,030.68 and 86,146.71 is: 129,275.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,918.96 : 354,030.68 = 86,146.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,918.96/354,030.68 = 86,146.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,918.96x = 354,030.68 × 86,146.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,918.96x = 30,498,577,208.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,498,577,208.81/235,918.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,275.65

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