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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,508.84, 534,757.56 and 86,639.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,508.84, 534,757.56 and 86,639.16 is: 129,957.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,508.84 : 534,757.56 = 86,639.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,508.84/534,757.56 = 86,639.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,508.84x = 534,757.56 × 86,639.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,508.84x = 46,330,945,802.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,330,945,802.05/356,508.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,957.35

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