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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,544.32, 381,817.40 and 86,066.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,544.32, 381,817.40 and 86,066.04 is: 129,099.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,544.32 : 381,817.40 = 86,066.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,544.32/381,817.40 = 86,066.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,544.32x = 381,817.40 × 86,066.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,544.32x = 32,861,512,622.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,861,512,622.58/254,544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,099.37

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