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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,554.45, 381,832.58 and 86,076.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,554.45, 381,832.58 and 86,076.17 is: 129,114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,554.45 : 381,832.58 = 86,076.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,554.45/381,832.58 = 86,076.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,554.45x = 381,832.58 × 86,076.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,554.45x = 32,866,685,805.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,866,685,805.52/254,554.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,114.56

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