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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,882.10, 523,323.15 and 86,226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,882.10, 523,323.15 and 86,226.10 is: 129,339.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,882.10 : 523,323.15 = 86,226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,882.10/523,323.15 = 86,226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,882.10x = 523,323.15 × 86,226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,882.10x = 45,124,114,264.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,124,114,264.22/348,882.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,339.15

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