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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,503.01, 381,691.46 and 86,019.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,503.01, 381,691.46 and 86,019.62 is: 129,008.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,503.01 : 381,691.46 = 86,019.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,503.01/381,691.46 = 86,019.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,503.01x = 381,691.46 × 86,019.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,503.01x = 32,832,952,007.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,832,952,007.89/254,503.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,008.11

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