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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,229.38, 534,339.27 and 86,359.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,229.38, 534,339.27 and 86,359.84 is: 129,538.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,229.38 : 534,339.27 = 86,359.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,229.38/534,339.27 = 86,359.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,229.38x = 534,339.27 × 86,359.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,229.38x = 46,145,452,527.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,145,452,527.07/356,229.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,538.59

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