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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,663.16, 381,757.32 and 86,065.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,663.16, 381,757.32 and 86,065.60 is: 129,018.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,663.16 : 381,757.32 = 86,065.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,663.16/381,757.32 = 86,065.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,663.16x = 381,757.32 × 86,065.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,663.16x = 32,856,172,800.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,856,172,800.19/254,663.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,018.16

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