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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,924.40, 379,408.20 and 86,712.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,924.40, 379,408.20 and 86,712.40 is: 130,076.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,924.40 : 379,408.20 = 86,712.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,924.40/379,408.20 = 86,712.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,924.40x = 379,408.20 × 86,712.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,924.40x = 32,899,395,601.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,899,395,601.68/252,924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,076.01

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