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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,318, 462,477.12 and 86,702

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,318, 462,477.12 and 86,702 is: 130,053.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,318 : 462,477.12 = 86,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,318/462,477.12 = 86,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,318x = 462,477.12 × 86,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,318x = 40,097,691,258.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,097,691,258.24/308,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,053.03

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