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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,465.59, 485,131.56 and 86,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,465.59, 485,131.56 and 86,752 is: 130,110.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,465.59 : 485,131.56 = 86,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,465.59/485,131.56 = 86,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,465.59x = 485,131.56 × 86,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,465.59x = 42,086,133,093.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,086,133,093.12/323,465.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,110.08

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