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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,567.70, 381,852.60 and 86,088.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,567.70, 381,852.60 and 86,088.90 is: 129,133.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,567.70 : 381,852.60 = 86,088.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,567.70/381,852.60 = 86,088.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,567.70x = 381,852.60 × 86,088.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,567.70x = 32,873,270,296.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,873,270,296.14/254,567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,133.71

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