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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,701.48, 382,030.21 and 86,218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,701.48, 382,030.21 and 86,218.20 is: 129,319.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,701.48 : 382,030.21 = 86,218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,701.48/382,030.21 = 86,218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,701.48x = 382,030.21 × 86,218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,701.48x = 32,937,957,051.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,937,957,051.82/254,701.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,319.85

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