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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,972, 461,975.52 and 86,373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,972, 461,975.52 and 86,373.28 is: 129,564.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,972 : 461,975.52 = 86,373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,972/461,975.52 = 86,373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,972x = 461,975.52 × 86,373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,972x = 39,902,340,942.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,902,340,942.11/307,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,564.83

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