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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,894.97, 529,344.24 and 86,655.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,894.97, 529,344.24 and 86,655.57 is: 129,983.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,894.97 : 529,344.24 = 86,655.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,894.97/529,344.24 = 86,655.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,894.97x = 529,344.24 × 86,655.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,894.97x = 45,870,626,843.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,870,626,843.42/352,894.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,983.80

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