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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,858.96, 529,291.17 and 86,621.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,858.96, 529,291.17 and 86,621.78 is: 129,933.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,858.96 : 529,291.17 = 86,621.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,858.96/529,291.17 = 86,621.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,858.96x = 529,291.17 × 86,621.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,858.96x = 45,848,143,283.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,848,143,283.68/352,858.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,933.34

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