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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,511.60, 485,267.40 and 86,878.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,511.60, 485,267.40 and 86,878.20 is: 130,317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,511.60 : 485,267.40 = 86,878.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,511.60/485,267.40 = 86,878.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,511.60x = 485,267.40 × 86,878.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,511.60x = 42,159,158,230.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,159,158,230.68/323,511.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,317.30

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