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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,497, 503,245.50 and 86,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,497, 503,245.50 and 86,179 is: 129,268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,497 : 503,245.50 = 86,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,497/503,245.50 = 86,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,497x = 503,245.50 × 86,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,497x = 43,369,193,944.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,369,193,944.50/335,497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,268.50

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