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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,843.60, 523,265.40 and 86,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,843.60, 523,265.40 and 86,187.60 is: 129,281.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,843.60 : 523,265.40 = 86,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,843.60/523,265.40 = 86,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,843.60x = 523,265.40 × 86,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,843.60x = 45,098,988,989.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,098,988,989.04/348,843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,281.40

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