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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,756.94, 413,635.71 and 86,218.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,756.94, 413,635.71 and 86,218.29 is: 129,327.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,756.94 : 413,635.71 = 86,218.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,756.94/413,635.71 = 86,218.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,756.94x = 413,635.71 × 86,218.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,756.94x = 35,662,963,599.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,662,963,599.14/275,756.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,327.53

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