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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,241.69, 462,362.53 and 86,625.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,241.69, 462,362.53 and 86,625.69 is: 129,938.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,241.69 : 462,362.53 = 86,625.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,241.69/462,362.53 = 86,625.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,241.69x = 462,362.53 × 86,625.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,241.69x = 40,052,472,252.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,052,472,252.05/308,241.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,938.53

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