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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,573.18, 534,855.71 and 86,702.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,573.18, 534,855.71 and 86,702.85 is: 130,053.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,573.18 : 534,855.71 = 86,702.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,573.18/534,855.71 = 86,702.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,573.18x = 534,855.71 × 86,702.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,573.18x = 46,373,514,612.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,373,514,612.53/356,573.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,053.29

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