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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,280.52, 129,286.12 and 54,623.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,280.52, 129,286.12 and 54,623.56 is: 81,850.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,280.52 : 129,286.12 = 54,623.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,280.52/129,286.12 = 54,623.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,280.52x = 129,286.12 × 54,623.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,280.52x = 7,062,068,132.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,062,068,132.99/86,280.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,850.09

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