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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,978.31, 466,415.43 and 86,361.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,978.31, 466,415.43 and 86,361.45 is: 129,527.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,978.31 : 466,415.43 = 86,361.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,978.31/466,415.43 = 86,361.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,978.31x = 466,415.43 × 86,361.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,978.31x = 40,280,310,764.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,280,310,764.26/310,978.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,527.72

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