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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,951.40, 379,448.70 and 86,739.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,951.40, 379,448.70 and 86,739.40 is: 130,116.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,951.40 : 379,448.70 = 86,739.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,951.40/379,448.70 = 86,739.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,951.40x = 379,448.70 × 86,739.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,951.40x = 32,913,152,568.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,913,152,568.78/252,951.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,116.51

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