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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,779.60, 535,166.97 and 86,904.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,779.60, 535,166.97 and 86,904.52 is: 130,356.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,779.60 : 535,166.97 = 86,904.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,779.60/535,166.97 = 86,904.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,779.60x = 535,166.97 × 86,904.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,779.60x = 46,508,428,647.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,508,428,647.70/356,779.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,356.19

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