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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,697.23, 382,023.84 and 86,213.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,697.23, 382,023.84 and 86,213.95 is: 129,313.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,697.23 : 382,023.84 = 86,213.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,697.23/382,023.84 = 86,213.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,697.23x = 382,023.84 × 86,213.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,697.23x = 32,935,784,240.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,935,784,240.57/254,697.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,313.48

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