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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,660.44, 381,983.76 and 86,179.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,660.44, 381,983.76 and 86,179.63 is: 129,267.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,660.44 : 381,983.76 = 86,179.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,660.44/381,983.76 = 86,179.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,660.44x = 381,983.76 × 86,179.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,660.44x = 32,919,219,102.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,919,219,102.81/254,660.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,267.11

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