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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,501.51, 381,689.21 and 86,018.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,501.51, 381,689.21 and 86,018.11 is: 129,005.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,501.51 : 381,689.21 = 86,018.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,501.51/381,689.21 = 86,018.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,501.51x = 381,689.21 × 86,018.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,501.51x = 32,832,183,712.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,832,183,712.42/254,501.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,005.85

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