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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,310, 462,465.18 and 86,694

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,310, 462,465.18 and 86,694 is: 130,041.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,310 : 462,465.18 = 86,694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,310/462,465.18 = 86,694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,310x = 462,465.18 × 86,694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,310x = 40,092,956,314.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,092,956,314.92/308,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,041.05

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