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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,427.09, 528,636.05 and 86,189.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,427.09, 528,636.05 and 86,189.91 is: 129,283.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,427.09 : 528,636.05 = 86,189.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,427.09/528,636.05 = 86,189.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,427.09x = 528,636.05 × 86,189.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,427.09x = 45,563,093,572.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,563,093,572.26/352,427.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,283.74

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