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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,703.48, 382,033.20 and 86,220.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,703.48, 382,033.20 and 86,220.21 is: 129,322.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,703.48 : 382,033.20 = 86,220.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,703.48/382,033.20 = 86,220.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,703.48x = 382,033.20 × 86,220.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,703.48x = 32,938,982,730.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,938,982,730.97/254,703.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,322.86

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