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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,674.18, 381,773.82 and 86,076.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,674.18, 381,773.82 and 86,076.61 is: 129,034.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,674.18 : 381,773.82 = 86,076.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,674.18/381,773.82 = 86,076.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,674.18x = 381,773.82 × 86,076.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,674.18x = 32,861,796,212.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,861,796,212.35/254,674.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,034.66

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