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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,955.76, 353,986.20 and 86,195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,955.76, 353,986.20 and 86,195.82 is: 129,312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,955.76 : 353,986.20 = 86,195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,955.76/353,986.20 = 86,195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,955.76x = 353,986.20 × 86,195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,955.76x = 30,512,130,777.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,512,130,777.68/235,955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,312.93

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