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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,673.18, 381,772.32 and 86,075.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,673.18, 381,772.32 and 86,075.61 is: 129,033.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,673.18 : 381,772.32 = 86,075.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,673.18/381,772.32 = 86,075.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,673.18x = 381,772.32 × 86,075.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,673.18x = 32,861,285,325.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,861,285,325.12/254,673.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,033.16

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