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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,572.70, 381,860.10 and 86,093.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,572.70, 381,860.10 and 86,093.90 is: 129,141.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,572.70 : 381,860.10 = 86,093.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,572.70/381,860.10 = 86,093.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,572.70x = 381,860.10 × 86,093.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,572.70x = 32,875,825,263.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,875,825,263.39/254,572.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,141.21

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