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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,624.04, 381,926.34 and 86,157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,624.04, 381,926.34 and 86,157 is: 129,232.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,624.04 : 381,926.34 = 86,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,624.04/381,926.34 = 86,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,624.04x = 381,926.34 × 86,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,624.04x = 32,905,627,675.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,905,627,675.38/254,624.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,232.21

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