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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,878.53, 466,317.80 and 86,238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,878.53, 466,317.80 and 86,238.98 is: 129,358.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,878.53 : 466,317.80 = 86,238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,878.53/466,317.80 = 86,238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,878.53x = 466,317.80 × 86,238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,878.53x = 40,214,768,665.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,214,768,665.06/310,878.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,358.46

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