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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,569.56, 381,903.54 and 86,117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,569.56, 381,903.54 and 86,117.28 is: 129,192.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,569.56 : 381,903.54 = 86,117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,569.56/381,903.54 = 86,117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,569.56x = 381,903.54 × 86,117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,569.56x = 32,888,494,087.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,888,494,087.17/254,569.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,192.56

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